High Point

The first 2.5 miles are uphill switch back.  We started the hike at 7am, the sun had just started coming up and the views were

Most beautiful hike I have ever done.

The trail was difficult, all uphill the first 6.5 miles, but the views were spectacular.  There was VERY little snow, just tiny patches toward the

It was a different mountain from the one that I remember. The last time I hiked the observatory trail and it was much easier and

I always see that big white telescope from so many other trails around. Finally hikes up there and beyond.

Friendly Oak Grove Fireman directed us to the trail as we had trouble finding it (right behind the fire station ;-)) Chose a weekday to