The parking lot had about 5 cars upon arriving and launched onto the trail at 6:03am.  Two people were ahead of us that had headlamps on.  The first hour or hour and a half it was cool but not cold and shaded.  Pretty easy hike as everyone describes.  The last half mile also is described as everyone said.  It was tough (take it from me) but doable even without poles.  We hung out on top for about 15-20 minutes and spoke with the two ladies that were wearing the headlamps.  3 other people came up as we were leaving.  The way down was pretty easy, make sure you have good gripping for the first half mile heading down as it's steep.  We must have past I'd say a total of 100 people that were coming up.  One big group of at least 40-55 people.   The parking lot was packed upon getting back to the car.  Overall nice easy/doable hike.  I'd leave early if you are planning on doing this hike soon as it will only get warmer with summer approcaghing.  Onward and upword.   Next…