This is a beautiful trail made even more spectacular with all the wildflowers blooming in force! We arrived right around 9:00am on Sunday and took the second-to-last parking space. There is a porta potty at the trailhead, though I'm not sure it's cleanliness as it wasn't used by my group.  

The balsamroot which greets you at the trailhead and abounds all the way to the summit was truly incredible, in addition to all the other wildflowers dotting the trail. As the above trail description mentions, soon after starting the hike you are presented with a fork. We opted to go left on the way up, which was a great choice for us. We loved the wide open views of the nearby mountains and valley. There are certainly steep sections of the hike, but all the views (keep an eye out for Glacier Peak!) and flowers were wonderful distractions and prompted some natural breaks for photos. On the way back down, we took the other route, but I slightly preferred the other side and think I would do an out-and-back the way I came up when I do this hike again. 

All in all, it was a great hike and one I certainly recommend. Please help keep this trail open for everyone by respecting the limited parking and following the posted signs in the lot. 

The wildflowers were in full force, especially the balsamroot! Spectacular! The trail was clear and very passable and clearly marked. Looked to be a bit of poison oak on the trail, just a heads up.

We got to the parking lot at 8:10a on a Sunday. The parking lot was pretty full with maybe three spots left.

Please respect the neighbors and their private property: Don’t park outside the trailhead on private property nor on Anderson Canyon Road where parking is not allowed.  When parking is full, don’t be tempted to park on others’ land. Thanks. 

Today I hiked to the Sauer’s Mountain. the whole place is blooming with wildflowers.
I reached the Trailhead at 9:15 am, the parking was full, I had to park on a shoulder 0.3 miles from the Trailhead.

When I came back at around 1 pm, noticed people parked next to the no parking sign.
Please respect the private property.

The hike was amazing, full of wildflowers. The weather was a little bit warm for me ( anything over 65 is warm lol ).
There were a few steep sections where you need to be careful with your footing.
Going up, I took the usual route and took the small detour to the right while coming down.
Poles and good hiking boots are recommended for this hike.
I saw 2 ladies in Converse shoes struggling ½ mile from the trailhead.

This is a tough hike- 2.5 miles steep uphill which means steep downhill. Stay on trail as the wildflower meadows are delicate and take many years to rehab. I saw many people not prepared and off trail: Please obey the posted parking signs.