The BLM access road was very rough -- big potholes, giant puddles, and mud. However, with determination and care, I managed it in my sedan. It was worth the trouble! I had the entire ranch to myself on a glorious, sunny day. The creek was running high and muddy, as we'd had snow and rain in the preceding weeks. The trail was generally in good condition. There were a few muddy stretches (and some meadow muffins from the grazing cattle), but not at all hard to hike.
The waterfalls were really roaring! There were four distinct falls (though I couldn't see the lower one very well). I haven't been to this area before, so I'm not sure if all of them are present in the summer and fall when the creek is lower.
I didn't see any wildlife other than cattle. Saw a couple of them high up on a mesa, apparently right on the cliff edge. Daredevils of the bovine world!
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