Flowers are popping and there's more to come! We arrived around noon on Friday and the parking lot was full but we eventually snagged a spot.
Bring plenty of water, especially with a dog, no streams or any water source along the way. This is a steep hike, and on a hot day, we underestimated our water intake. The flowers are gorgeous, such a variety, and the lupine haven't even started to bloom. It can be slick in spots on the way down from the summit, use caution. A search and rescue crew were heading up on our way down, somebody had fallen, the crews were hiking in some heat - thanks for all you do!

muddy but in good shape. flowers look great right now

Arrived at TH at 10:30 Thursday morning. Large parking lot half full. No permit needed for weekdays. Used National Park pass for parking. Trail was intermittently muddy under the canopy but dry once out in the open. Yellow flowers everywhere. Views of the Columbia and mountains beyond were amazing. Not windy at all up at the top. Slipping and sliding on the descent so sticks were a must for me. My daughter did fine without any. Gaia 6.62 miles, 2813 ft ascent.

Steep in several sections. Above the tree line can be cold and windy.

Trail is snow free and some flowers are beginning to appear. Good stiff climb to the summit.