Prettiest hike I have been on! Most of the trail is shaded and walking through the pine trees. Few spots you'll walk through some beautiful meadows full of flowers, Waking up a little steam, and up an old dried up river bed. Rated hard, however this is only a 2k gain over 3.2 miles. Wasn't too strenuous, for the most part a gradual incline. Stop by Gloria Falls on your way up.

Recommend hitting the trail about 7:30 no later. Beat the heat and the crowds!