After 3 miles of hiking you are near timberline, stunted bristle cone pines take over. The forest thins out and you will pass the junction with the Weatherford Trail at 3.75 miles. From here on pay attention to the trail. There is no vegetation. It's easy to get off track as the trail is vaguely defined in areas.
Weather changes in a flash up here.
Summer of '98 I got pounded by a hail storm. Excitement builds as you pass a couple false peeks along the way. Soon after you will reach the summit. Late August, Early September Preferred start time 6-10a.m. From Flagstaff follow Highway 180 North 7 miles to FR516.