We started out earlier than usual, as daylight is earlier and I've noticed a uptick in the amount of people on the trails. When we first started it was a very overcast day that felt chilly but you know it's going to warm up later. We went a little slower than usual, but that's what happens when you take a little too much time off the mountain. When we reached the clouds, we got soaked just being in the moisture. It felt like it was raining and that section of trail is very wet and muddy. At the same time, it's like being transported to another world and reminded me of when I hiked in Puerto Rico due to the greenery. So beautiful! When we hit the fire road and were above the clouds, the wind picked up as well as the sun. You can still see the damage from the fires and even smell the smokiness. Equipment is still there as well that is probably to help rebuild the trail, as I was told it opened only recently. The last 2 miles or so to the peak seem to have been rebuilt differently than before the fire so the trail is longer than anticipated.

There are no bathrooms or cafe open at the summit due to Covid. We also did not find a sign like Cucamonga Peak or Ontario Peak, but the views were amazing. Being above the clouds, it looked like the other peaks were islands in the sea. It was very tiring but a great hike nonetheless!