Thanks to Alandra, Carol, and Whittler for your comments. ONly the last maybe 100' of the hike was strenuous, but worth it as we all ate lunch here at the base of a nice waterfall. Maybe I'll put up a photo of the falls one day soon, but only have a point and shoot with me on hikes. It's called Upper Falls.

Lovely photo of your friend, that looks like rugged hiking terrian.

Carol