We started our hike off at around 10:15 this morning. The sign to the trailhead off of Icicle Road is pretty small and easy to miss, so make sure to keep an eye out. There was plenty of room for parking when we arrived, but the parking lot was packed when we returned to our car around 12:45 pm.
The trail is in great condition, and we were to the saddle in about an hour and ten minutes. The elevation gain felt pretty gradual, so this seems like it would be a manageable hike for most. Not much by way of wildflowers yet; we saw very few just starting to bloom.
At the saddle, we headed to the right, and in just a few minutes, we hit the clearing with views of Leavenworth. It was cloudy this morning, so some of our views were a bit obstructed, but it was definitely worth it to hike extra little stretch to see the more expansive views.
On our way down, we encountered lots of hikers on their way up. This seems like a pretty popular hike, so hit the trail early if you can! Enjoy!
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