We got to the trailhead around 10:30 am on Monday (Memorial Day) and the lot was full. The trail was well maintained and it was a beautiful day. There are some steep portions where I was glad I had my poles to help stabilize myself. It wasn't too bad on the way up, but the skree on the way down made for some loose footing and even though I have good traction, my boots slid occasionally. There were some lovely flowers in bloom the higher we got to the top. Guessing by how many flowers were still budding, I imagine folks will get to see some of that beautiful purple flower at the top for at least another week or two (or more, I'm not a flower expert). This hike was really fun, had some lovely views, and was a real leg burner! Definitely repeat worthy. 

Good beginning of the season burner to warm up with! Got to the trailhead around 830 and there was plenty of parking. We didn’t see many people on the way up. The trail starts out not too steep but quickly increased and stays pretty steep from there. Views of Mount Baker and the Olympics are visible from the north view point and Mount Rainier at the south view point. We passed a lot of people heading up the the viewpoints on our way down and parking at the trailhead was full when we got back around 1200. 

My first time hiking Mt Walker. With 2000' in 2 miles it is a great training hike! I  definitely noticed stairs that evening).  We enjoyed views of the Olympics, Mt Baker, Mt Rainier  - but the rest of the Cascades were mostly obscured. Well graded trail is in great condition. Met several hikers on the way, along with a number of well behaved dogs. About half wore masks when passing (...the humans, that is). Ran into about 6 cars on top. The pit toilets are open and stocked with TP and some have hand cleaner too. The lower gate is open, so you can park at the "true" trailhead. (No crawdad shells seen at the gate as  was previously reported.) A great early season hike. I'll do it again.

Surprised to get the last spot at the trailhead at 10am on a Wednesday. Didn’t help that someone in a Tesla parked perpendicular to everyone else. Great accessible trail for an early season hike to judge your fitness. The uphill starts within site of the TH sign and doesn’t let up until the top.  

This was admittedly a tough hike to complete early in the season just from the sheer elevation gain in a small amount of trail. However, the view was incredible and you felt okay once a top the mountain. Oddly enough, there were what seemed like hundreds of rotting shrimp heads on the trail head...pretty gross and I’m attractive for animals. The trail was in great condition and no snow to be found. I suggest hiking poles for the way down because the loose gravel on the dirt made for some slippery slopes.