Hike the NEW trail!! I have done the old trail 3x times now and I tried the NEW trail  up and the OLD down. The new trial is still a great workout and it mergers w the old for the final climb. But the poor old trail needs to be retired, it is deteriorating and sad. The poor thing – needs a break. And I'll be honest- it can get dark and creeeeeepy in there … just  sayin.  But the new trial is scenic and beautiful with color!  trees and moss dripping off the limbs, huge cedars stumps with character still giving their life to the forest. Its beautiful! GET after it on the NEW trail! At the top – FOG- what at a shocker- Ha. But a refreshing hike in 60 degree temps, light rain- a nice change from the heat. And the usual knee buster, ankle roller on the way down old trail……DO THE NEW.