Mount Elden

A little uncertain how to dress for this one. Temps were mid 30’s when we started at 7:30am. Parking lot getting close to full. I

Nice steady incline. I really enjoyed this hike. We took our time bring new hikers out onto the trail. The wind was strong at the

Breezy turned into gusty into very windy and cold on the ascent. The blowing wind at the Summit was very loud blowing through the antennas.

Rated as hard but wasn’t too difficult.  My first time on this trail.  Well marked trail with plenty of shade with trees all around it. 

I’d had an emotional few weeks prior to hiking this one. I took my time and let nature work her magic. The views at the

Trail was surprisingly beautiful. Technical. 5.50 round trip. Very windy at top, combined with sweat, I got cold! Starting smelling smoke at the first mile,