Started at Chantry flats trail head. Got there by 8am and the roads were packed with cars. Had to park approximately.75 miles from the trail head. It was quite busy with a lot of people initially but most seemed to be going to the waterfall, so starting on the trail to the summit was much less people. It took us 4:05 hours to get to the summit from our car which again was about .75 miles from the trail start. It was a total of 8.34 miles according to my Garmin. The summit is a  big disappointment a parking lot look but as you venture out there is a nice view. Total hike 7.38 hours 16.54 miles. Enjoyed some of the greenery and plenty of shade.