Road
Minutes per rumble increases after the Valhalla lot, with some particularly rough patches following the saddle and descent toward the turnoff. Any car could get through- it's less a matter ground clearance and more about missing the nastier rocks. There are a few potholes of note in the final stretch after turning for the trailhead. I arrived at 8:45am on Saturday, and the lineup had already begun in earnest (not to the extent of Valhalla, mind). You will be able to park, it's just a matter of how far you'll need to walk. Also, the 11 point turn to exit with cars lining the parking area presents an interesting epilogue challenge.
Minotaur
A true burner of a hike, especially right out of the gates. It will see you cutting switchbacks across the mere width of the trail at times. The kind of hike that I hope can remind you why you love doing this to yourself. It's a beautiful lake though, and there are maybe half a dozen spots to for a tent up there. Trails begin to spring up all over by the lake. Try to keep to the more established ones, and keep off any marked as closed.
Labyrinth
While berries earlier on the trail are largely past their season, you reach true blueberry abundance in the ascent of Labyrinth. Good to have an offline map here (and always, really) as there is a.... labyrinth of trails splitting off to various viewpoints and campsites between the lake and the peak. This segment is no less physically demanding than the start of the trail, just with more berries and more sun. The last ~400 feet are a legitimate 1:1 staircase (without the stairs), though not necessarily a four limbed endeavor.
Theseus
If you find you havent endured enough punishment, the trail down to Theseus is a shaley dive into a steep meander through talus to the lake. This is another 500' in less than half a mile- not for the faint of heart or knees, but a lovely body of water. Be mindful of who is above and below you as there is a real potential for rockfall here (I mean, look around you- these rocks came from somewhere). There is a vague sense of direction imparted by a loose network of cairns, but in general, up is up and down is down. The lake is a big target and there is only one way out, so it's an optimist's "choose your own adventure" or a pessimist's "pick your poison" through the boulders. Keep just right of the trees about half way up to stay on target when the defined trail reemerges.
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