Mount Catherine — Tuesday, Jul. 26, 2022

The view at the top is worth it. Remember this as you navigate the initial rocky incline and the switchbacks on the way up.

Early morning and mid week is quiet here. I arrived at 8:30 a.m. on a Tuesday morning and was the only one parked in the pull out, and the sole hiker on the trail. Trail is in good shape - dry, no snow, easy to follow. There is a well-placed cable to hang on to for the final scramble to the summit. It took one hour up and 45 mins down for this 60-something city walker and one small dog.

I recommend carrying a walking stick, plenty of water for you and the dog, and bug spray to reapply at the top where the mosquitoes and biting flies are also enjoying the view.