A great hike with great views. The trail is bone-dry, which makes for fast movement on the ridge line. But there are several sections that are simply loose dirt over packed clay on a sloped trail above a steep slope, so more care is required on the initial switchbacks (especially on the right fork) and the last quarter-mile up to the summit. A hiking stick or poles make this a lot more enjoyable.
Wildlife: a photo-shy marmot near the trailhead on the descent.
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