Downhill was definitely the hardest part of the hike (the last 5k anyway), but for me it wasn't that bad. That's part of the challenge just like the uphill is. The trail was surprisingly easy to follow going down even though it was dark (although the full moon helped).
Unlike other hikes where there is a crowded freeway for a trail, it's definitely not a hike where you let your group separate and hike their own pace and meet at the next break stop (although we did do that some coming down from the summit to the ranger station, but it's impossible to get lost in that area).
Last edited by bruce; 11/19/16 06:53 AM.
