The San Juans in SW Colorado are awesome in August!

Lots of comments about the area around the spring, dam and Irving but I am interested in the canyon downstream of the road, towards the Verde River, the part of Fossil Creek that is in the Mazatal Wilderness in the Tonto N.F. In particular the section that runs parallel to the ridge "Ikes Backb...

I am planning a hike down the newly reflowing Fossil Creek between the Childs access road and the Verde River. Has any one done this? Any pools for swimming? Waterfalls? Hazards? Obstacles?

Thanks