I'd say this hike is a great bang for your buck, in terms of effort to view ratio. And it's especially convenient if you're already visiting the nearby campground.
Heads up, the loose rocks on the way up are a bit slippery, and worth taking your time. There can also be a fair bit of sunshine with little to no cover - don't forget your sun screen!
Once you finish the ascent, you get really beautiful views of Banks Lake below, from every angle you can imagine. You can walk the loop around the grassy butte for a fair while, taking it in.
There wasn't much in the way of flowers, except that we did spot some pretty sagebrush mariposa lilies on the trail.
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