"My girlfriend and I have hiked this trail a few times. The first time was fairly nerve racking given the distance the rungs were off the rock wall and a couple short straight up sections, but it was well worth the thrill. When we went for a second and third time it got pretty easy and relaxing. Like Jephy said, hike when dry. We hiked one time and it was wet and drizzling and the rungs got slippery along with the cliff itself. I probably would not hike down the trail when its wet but up is still manageable. At the top you get a nice view of the ocean and Sand beach, and behind you get to see the rest of the rolling hills. The Beehive trail is a nice warm up hike that is similar to Precipice with less intimidating rungs, so if you can do that then no problem. Definitely try it if you go, they close it down for the falcons at certain times of the year, and its probably the most hands on fun hiking trail there in my opinion unless your bouldering. Also like Jephy said don't bring stuff with you because its a pain to climb with one hand holding a water bottle or camera. Have a great climb!"
Visited on Oct 09, 2010