Today was attempt one, at what will now end up a multi attempt hike. Made it to the ropes, but didn't feel confident ascending solo with the first rope being stretchy.
Decided to do this hike on a Monday thinking it would be less busy, I was wrong. Arrived at the parking lot just before 9am and it was relatively empty. By the time I returned at 1:30 pm it was packed and people were parking along the road, even though the boat lot had plenty of room.
The hike itself is steep, slippery with loose rock, and has several places where people have cut the switchbacks. Please do not do this, it erodes the trail. The lower lookout area, past the "End of maintained trail" sign still offers gorgeous views; but to obtain the upper lookout I'm going to have to return with a spotter.
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