Got to the trailhead by 10:20 am. Still plenty parking, Weather was fine and then got a bit windy and cold later. Plenty wildflowers on the way to the Balcony. We stopped at each of the view area. Nice view and the clouds were moving in. Took a quick lunch by the Balcony and continue up to the peak. The trail had more rocks and steep. Several nice benches (actually tree logs) with valley view. Creek flowed along the trail just after the turn to the museum. I didn't visit the museum this time.
Snow section before getting to the summit. No spikes needed and I didn't have psot holing. Foggy on top, could not see any surrounding peaks nor the lakes below. No bug as well.
Saw just a few hikers on the way up. Passed by a group of ten people on the way down.
AllTrails: 9.5 miles 3573 feet elevation gain.
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