The parking lot was near empty when we arrived around 10am (as expected on a cloudy Monday). The bathrooms were open and in good condition (even had toilet paper!).
We passed a couple of solo hikers and small groups on the trail. The trail was in good condition with no snow and just a few pesky mosquitos (barely worth mentioning and were only a nuisance when we stopped for a couple water breaks). The forest sections were misty and beautiful even though we were clouded in at the summit. Still a pretty and peaceful day to be on the mountain! Can't wait to go again on a clear day. The elevation gain was challenging at times but manageable for our group of novice hikers. We brought hiking poles and definitely used and were grateful for them!
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