The hike was a good length at over 3 miles. The hill is fairly steep and strenuous but doable. My wife and I were huffing somewhat but college kids seem to have no problem. The asphalt is a distraction. After a day at Big Sur the views are underwhelming but the dishes are interesting. The best thing about this trail is it’s convenience to Menlo Park although parking is somewhat of a challenge since everything around. Stanford is restricted. My recommendation is to park off Stanford where parking is allowed.