This is an easy to moderate hike w/ a roundtrip distance of maybe 3 miles. I have made this hike to the falls beginning at the Tremont HQ and the Lumber Ridge Trailhead several times and enjoy the terrian, views, and of course the falls, which were running during the driest parts of last year ('07).
On the return trip from the falls my hiking partner and I let pass a family of folks ranging in age from there mid 20's to late 60's+, and who were going to be pushing it when they had to slide down boulders so as to prevent slipping and a few other challenges along the the trail. Though they had already accomplished a major part of the incline along the route, I mentioned to the younger couple we passed first that they should pay close attention to their older relatives. As up ahead there were rocks and steep, wet spots in the trail that would have to be dealt with. I smiled as my admiration grew for the older part of the group and the determined smiles they shared when they passed by. This route pretty much parallels Tremont Rd., off and up the side of Miegs Mountain w/ some good views, varying terrain and some great sitting spots once at the falls. Some of them out of the way enough to enjoy the sounds and sites and still remain unnoticed by most who may venture in after you arrive.
This hike, I think, is a good bet to take folks on who are relatively healthy and physically capable yet knew to the idea of experiencing up close and first hand some of what they see on TV.
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