Lynn,
I also hiked to the summit on 8/16. This was my second time in two years and my first solo trip. I think I enjoyed being alone on the trail and I was more observant of my surroundings. I noticed the bear watching me in my head lamp at Lone Pine Lake and I didn't miss any of the wildflowers or cloud formations or the lakes or waterfalls. I am glad I made the trip alone and hope to do it again next year.
