The hike back down the mountain allows you to relax and focus on a new view of the scenery. Death Valley Canyon, extending eastward below the high saddle, is just one of the dramatic sights you may notice on the downward trip. Although this is a heavily used trail, its bending pathway preserves the sense of solitude for the hiker. Key points 0.0 Trail climbs then levels as it follows contour of hill. 0.9 Head of Wildrose Canyon.
Trail turns north and climbs to second saddle.
2.9 Second saddle with more panoramas. Trail drops slightly, then switchbacks up the eastern side of Wildrose. 4.1 South peak, the false summit. 4.2 North peak, the genuine summit, with register in ammo box. The signed trail to Wildrose Peak begins at the west end of the kilns.