Goat Mountain — Tuesday, Jul. 6, 2021

Hiked up to official end of trail at 5600 ft. Some small areas of snow to cross after the lookout area but didn't need spikes, though poles were helpful.The snow is mostly melted out at this point. Decided to stop at the end of the official trail because the trail surface on the unofficial trail was loose, narrow and crumbly as it headed steeply upward. Wildflowers are just beginning to bud out, some heather and indian paintbrush blooming but the real show should start in another week or two.