There are blueberries on the hillsides. In many places the ground is matted with dwarf bramble. At the top you will find large stands of white zzalea, red and white heather, and five-leaved bramble. The trail moderates as it follows a ridge with mature mountain hemlock. The summit is achieved by a short scramble.
Old cables provide assistance.
I found one whitebark pine on the summit. Stay on the south side of the freeway and head into the Hyak ski area parking lot. Take Hyak Drive E. past the sewage ponds and continue on Rd. In 4.4 miles from the start of Rd. You ll have to park along the road.