Hot Springs Mountain on a Cool day

Started at 8:45 am with the temperature at 43 degrees at trail head. Sky was clear but there was some wind. The first portion of the trail is exposed so bring sunscreen or wear clothes that blocks UV rays.

The trail is steep stating and turns to slight inclines and  flat portions.

The first marker I notice was on a rock adjacent to the summit- you can only see it from the summit though. The next marker was near the ropes that assist with climbing up the summit (there is a latter that will lead to the summit around the corner from the ropes). The final marker was in a small concrete recess at the top of the summit.