Knocked out my third hike of the challenge, will try to knock out three more when I return in the fall!😃

Started at 6am and did not see a single person until I got back to my car around 945!  I probably could’ve finished the hike in closer to 3 hours, but I was having too much fun shooting pictures and videos and enjoying the scenery.

The last mile or so was pretty hard and I got tricked by a couple false summits on the way up.  I almost got turned around at a couple junctions because there were no signs and my gps was acting up, but it recovered just in time to prevent me from taking the wrong turn.  The stretch of trail along the second mile gets pretty narrow and has broke off in a couple points, but it is still very safe and doable.  Just take your time and pay attention to your footing!

Lots of bugs in sections, including bees, mosquitoes, flies, butterflies and ticks.  I knocked one off my hand before it latched on.  Be sure to check yourself often.

Roadsigns mentioned a closure at Redbox and no parking available, but the closure was after the trailhead, so there was plenty of parking.  There is ongoing construction, though, so it could change.  Also, make sure to bring an adventure pass or parks pass to park out there.