8.6 miles of hiking • 1500' elevation gain •
Amazingly clear day with great coolish weather. Parking lot was full at the Elk Meadows TH. Many people headed out to Elk Meadows but we turned toward Umbrella Falls and averted the crowd. Umbrella Falls is quite spectacular with only a few people in the area. After the falls visit we continued on the Umbrella FallsTrail until we intersected the Timberline Trail. We took a look around on the Timberline Trail but left it for another day as we needed to get home. :( We returned along the Umbrella Falls Trail until we intersected the Sahale Falls Trail and looped back around to the parking area. The Sahale Falls trail was practically deserted! The hike was a bit short but there are plenty of hiking opportunities for another day.
