Dog Mountain — Wednesday, May. 12, 2021

Got to parking lot by 9:05 on Wednesday and lot was full. lucked into a front row spot from an early hiker leaving. Eventhough trail was busy it never felt over crowded. It helps that most do this as a loop counterclockwise so you don't run into too many people coming towards you. The wildflowers are spectacular right now! Been waiting 2 yrs to get to this one. So worth the wait and 6 hours round trip driving.
Trail in good condition and didn't see anyone tromping in the wildflowers. A couple spots in forest on the way up were super buggy but didn't last long.
80 degrees with sunshine and just enough wind to keep you from getting too hot up top. I can see how this one could easily be very cold up top in different weather. Great time to get out and see those flowers.
Gaia tracked hike at 7.1 miles and just under 2800 ft of elevation gain.