Bugs, bugs, bugs and more bugs. Suggest use of the most effective repellent that works for you. In my case it was a thorough spraying with 12 hr Sawyer Picaradin at trailhead and at least two applications of Proven lotion while on trail. I survived the day with only one minor insect bite.
Weather was perfect although the mountain was partially obscured by passing clouds. There are a couple of boggy, muddy sections to navigate around but didn't pose much of a problem for us. The FR road up is rough in places but I saw everything from Toyota Camry's to 4Runners on the route.
Wildflowers are past peak bloom but there are still spots of paintbrush, beargrass, Avalanche Lilly's, Phlox. Beautiful meadow.
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