Just past the gate, you find Barrel spring a place to fill your water bottle (water not tested).
An uphill hike in green surroundings, the trail runs high above the canyon floor.
Hiking time 4 Hour 15 Minutes, but you can easily make is longer.
The GPX file contains an alternative return route that follows a drainage.
Expect some dry falls, but nothing challenging. Watch out for scrubs and poison oak.