Looked at other reviews and I thought the trailhead was very clean and a good spot for dry camping. I also saw no cows during my hike. The trail itself was a bit wet and muddy but fine in normal sneakers. Lots of beautiful aspens and I saw a marmot. There was a stream next to the lower part of the trail and two ponds on the way up, also a couple small snow patches. There seems to be a trail that goes around the lake but it was flooded out so I only made it to the top part.