BigPooPoo checked the route and logged what to expect.
Trail condition read
Today
This route gets messy faster than the wooded backups. Lower sections are likely to feel slick and more work than the distance suggests.
Parking / friction
Parking is the extra risk here. Go early, avoid the late-morning rush, and keep a second option ready.
BigPooPoo tip
Boots, patience, and an earlier turnaround are the smarter move here.
This is a BigPooPoo condition read inferred from live weather plus local trail traits, not an official ranger report.
BigPooPoo checked this morning. Lower switchbacks are slick after rain but summit views still delivered.
Status: muddy
Best for: Older kids and sunrise hikers
BigPooPoo tip: go early, pack traction-friendly shoes, and keep one dry layer in the car.