Much tougher than I thought. I had heard the night before at the local anchors aweigh show that an 82 year old lady completed it that day, so I assumed good to go! Short sighted planning led to a moderate hangover on the morning of my hike, but I didn't bail and was so satisfied that I went. Uphill hard on the heart and lungs, downhill had both my knees screaming at me. By the end even a moderate downslope just killed my knees. Found a couple dead sticks which helped to support my weight (had gloves on). The beauty of the nature was some of the best of my life. (44 years old, average fitness)

Definitely the hardest, but most rewarding hike we have ever done. First part is very easy, scaling the gulley is tough work, and it was very cold at the top (late October). We aren’t hardcore hikers (we do a hiking trip once a year with zero prep lol, we are 33) and we did this in just under 7 hours with some stops for food and rest.

Very nice climb, the view is splendid

Go see for yourself

Amazing hike. Don’t do it in bad weather 😭