Getting there & trialhead

First and foremost: do not rely on GPS. Read WTA instructions and follow them. GPS will bring you to a private driveway, and a “no trail access sign” hints owners are not very happy about someone being yet another lost hiker.

The trailhead parks 13 cars in stalls plus maybe a couple more outside them if you’re courteous enough. There is a portable toilet at the trailhead.

Hike

Hiked Whittaker trail up and Gombu trail down, clocking in 4 mi in 1.5 hrs. Surprisingly steep. Soft in places, but no real mud. No snow besides a couple sad trailside patches at the top. No real views, but a great workout - the trail system seems to be popular with mountain runners. 

Great and unexpectedly dry hike today on the Wilderness Peak Loop.

Overall the trail is in really good condition, only a bit of mud, didn't see any signs of spring yet. No blowdowns around the loop.

One thing I did want to mention is that there was a bit of snow at the high point of the loop where the junction is and at wilderness peak. It's a very short distance and I'm sure it will melt in a day or two of warm weather, but I was surprised so wanted to let others know. We did fine with just poles. I had my microspikes since they live in my pack in winter and spring but didn't need them.

Lovely hike, after a mile or so it is easy to forget you are even near a city.  The road noise disappears and you are fully immersed in the forest sounds and sights.  
I love that I can drive a short distance from home for an urban hike that lets me escape the noise and bustle of city life, and gain all the benefits of some time in nature!  
#lovelocaltrails

The parking lot was pretty full at 9am on a Saturday. Lots of broken glass on the ground, so be careful with kids and pets. The trail was a bit muddy, but otherwise in great shape. We saw quite a few people on this loop, and it was very popular with trail runners. When we got back to the parking lot around 1:30, there were cars parked along the road. No evidence of new break-ins that we could see.