I'm entering this log way after the hike because it's been one heck of a busy and stressful year! I had been traveling in February and there had been so much rain that hiking was put off much longer than usual this year. I was out of shape and my hiking pants were a little tight but I made it! I love this hike because it is tough and it goes up forever and then still more hiking once you get to Mt Harvard, then yay the top! and then so much down down down. It is always satisfying and it is always beautiful. It's also always challenging. Had a feast at the top and was proud of myself for getting this done. Hiking season is off to a good start!