This is one of my favorite hikes possibly ever????!
The road up is very well maintained. I imagine most any car could make it up to the trailhead parking lot.
I did this clockwise, against most of the advice listed in other trail reports and honestly... no regrets! It was great to get a majority of the mileage (19 miles) done the first day while we were fresh, and end with the remaining (13 miles) the second day. The views are far more exciting the first day - expansive, awe inspiring, STUNNING.
The last push up and descent down to Blue Lake were a rough way to end the first day, but totally doable! Several camping spots available, and an open air toilet <3 Lake was cold but if you enjoy cold water, you could paddle around a bit. I, myself, did a quick dip.
What a treat to hike along part of the PCT! Witnessed several thru-hikers and the trail itself was pristine. That is until the end of day 2... the steep descent was not only lacking very necessary switch backs, but also had several down trees that blocked the trail. Just be careful and beware until trail crews are able to get out there! There were walk arounds for all obstructions.
Pretty buggy but not absurd. Not busy. Lots of water sources, wildflowers, butterflies and MARMOTS! Saw probably 20 total the second day early in the morning.
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