Pretty cool hike! Moderate to hard depending on your level of fitness. Trail is only 4 miles round trip but very steep most of the way, as there’s 2000+ feet of elevation gain.

Highly recommend proper hiking boots and trekking poles for the way down.

Parts of the last section, after the “end of maintained trail” sign, have ropes to assist you. The ropes aren’t really necessary for the way up, but are extremely helpful for the way down.

Definitely grab a pair of communal gloves from the pile just before the rope section starts. You’ll want them for the way down, otherwise your hands will get rope burn as you descend.

The rope sections were not as scary as I anticipated, but be sure to take your time on the way down as the trail is very steep.

The very top of the hike is pretty small and not the most comfortable for sitting and eating lunch. If you’re planning to eat lunch I’d recommend doing so just before the rope section, there’s more places to sit.

Most of the trail has tree cover. Would recommend bringing a hat for the very top though.

Took us just under 4 hours to complete the hike, including about 30 min at the top for taking photos!

Parking lot is relatively small, and filled up by 9am on a Saturday morning.

Bathrooms have actual flush toilets and sinks (as opposed to porta potties).

There are some good views of Lake Crescent just before the rope section. Lots of people stopped just before the rope section out of fear, I highly recommend pushing yourself though as the view is definitely worth it at the top!