Strawberry Peak

Whenever I write out one of these reports, I am not sure if I should focus on the trail or my trail insights. Sometimes my

Arrived around 6:45. Only two cars in the parking lot. Makes for a beautiful morning hike with the rest of the day left to enjoy.

The trail is in great condition. Like the trail description mentions, the first 2 miles will be a cakewalk because the incline isn't steep by

Surprisingly uncrowded trail / lots of blooming flowers / very hot day / Crazy flying ant colony at peak.

We hiked the 7.5 mile-roundtrip trail to Strawberry Peak in just under 4 hours.  Very moderate first 2-3 miles until the “scramble” or steep ascent

What a great Sunday morning to hike!  We started at 5am to avoid the heat, so the first mile and a half were in the