Our family of four, including youngest age 5 climbed to the top. It is not an easy climb, with a continuing set of stairs. the view from the top is lovely, and you may enjoy bird song while moving through the forested hillside. we did not follow the trail to it’s end, but I think it’s possible to go up one place and come down another without retracing your steps. cost is free which is great! There are some photo ops and boating/paddle boarding offered for a fee.