Trail volunteers have been working hard to clear this trail, and more hard work is needed to completely clear it. The first mile of the trail is marked by flags to help with navigation, and it is fairly easy to follow after that. There are several logs across the trail so be prepared to climb over or crawl under them. The low-quality trail made progress slow so expect to take more time than you usually expect for the distance.
The first mile and last half mile of the trail was mostly unshaded. The middle portion of the trail was all shaded. Temperatures were high, and I went through about four liters of water. Make sure to bring extra is you decide to tackle this trail.
Since a lot of the trail is in the trees, there weren't many opportunities for views along the way, but at the top the trees fell away and opened up into a small wildflower meadow. The view of Glacier Peak was a spectacular treat for a hard hike up.
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