Trail is well-blazed but the first 3/4 mile is almost entirely uphill - believe my GPS said 694ft elevation. I hit trailhead on a Saturday am at 9am, maybe 5 other people I passed or passed me. I continued along the Ridgeline, away from others. Great overlooks for hammocks, camping - but, fair amount of bear scat around - so be alert - some high grasses can hide them. Traffic on the way down was pretty crowded with people going up and coming down. Surprisingly, parking wasn't bad. No water sources along this hike, so be prepared.