8.5 miles of hiking • 2500' elevation gain •
The day started a bit overcast but temps were pleasant and skies cleared up as the day went on. Trail is in excellent shape. Huckleberries and blueberries slowed us down a bit. Views somewhat disappointing due to cloud cover but still pretty good overall. Bugs were a bit of a nuisance. Overall, a great day for a hike to a really nice location. If it were a bit warmer might have dropped down to Joan Lake for a dip. It sure would look inviting on a hot summer's day.
