I love this hike! I did it 3 years ago and was dying, it took me forever and my body shut down on me. This time the hike was amazing, I zipped to the top in 4 hours stopping only for a minute here and there to get water from my pack. I was able to enjoy the summit this time, I was up there for over 2 hours enjoying the feeling of being on top of the world! I wish people would stop taking the sign! On my way down I took my time and enjoyed nature and the view, also took a bunch of pictures and was back to my car by 4 pm. I had trouble getting out of the parking lot though, I would say if you don't have a 4 wheel drive park on the road. I'm ready to do this hike again!