The trail was good, not overly strenuous, though there is plenty of up and down hill. The signs along the trail giving information were great, and the lookout points for the river were beautiful. We went end of March, but it would be really beautiful to go when the trees and flowers are in bloom!

Lovely little dog-friendly hike on on the cut-off road from Rexburg to the Heise/Ririe area. We were told that the sunset views above the Snake River are quite impressive. Although some clouds blew in on the day we were there, we were very impressed with the views in every direction. Several observation points are maintained on the lower portion of the trail, & the 1 mile loop trail at the end of the lower portion is definitely worth doing. (Note: the lower portion is paved & ADA compliant, the upper loop portion is NOT paved.) The parking lot is large & easy to find, & the on-site vault toilets are a nice bonus!

This was a very nice and beautiful walk. When getting to the park, you first drive through a series of fields and then suddenly the paved road turns to a gravel road but don't worry, you are in the right spot. You will soon see the designated parking lot with the Official Cress Creek Sign and the federal park toilets. The first part of the trail is paved concrete that makes for an initial smooth ascent. We were with two young kids in strollers, so that was the nice part. Once you get past the first level, the paved path stops and it is packed/ loose rock paths the rest of the trial. A little challenging with strollers but do-able. Definitely easier to carry the kids. The views are worth it though. There are several stops along the way that offer spectacular views of the valley and river below., as far as the eye can see. There are also a lot of benches along the way that allow you to rest if you need it. Its a great walk in a great location with interesting fun fact boards along the trail.

Very nice trail. It’s only about 1.5 miles mostly paved. Has information at every lookout. There’s some parking but if it’s full, you can always park on the side of the road. There’s a bathroom by the parking area.

I've been with my family, my in-laws, and a scout troop. It's a fun, easy hike for all ages. The view is fantastic and the trail is well maintained.