Dirty Harry's Peak — Saturday, May. 15, 2021

Great day to hike this peak. We started really early and we were one of the first ones to arrive by 5am. Only about 4 other cars in parking lot. Trail is great, well maintained and a few stream crossings past balcony. Not too hard to cross. Plenty of good spots near balcony for views. We stopped for quick pics before proceeding to the peak. Last mile has snow and spikes are recommended. Followed trail marks on snow near the summit. Snow is melting in many areas so be careful as you tread on it and avoid postholing. fantastic views of mt.rainier from peak. 3 hrs to peak, an hour on summit for pics and snacks.. And 2.5 hrs on the way down. Super crowded on the way back. Overall, a great day with gorgeous views! I am coming back again to check out the museum.