It's a challenging hike, but no viewpoints until you reach the top. There is no parking lot where the trail starts, so cars are parked everywhere on the side of the road. I'd suggest getting here early because there's limited parking space. Then you cross the highway on a bridge (or is it a birdcage?) After that it's a hard hike. It's very steep. If you're not an experienced hiker I'd suggest to take it slow, find your own tempo, and ignore the mountain goats (experienced hikers) who will pass you. You can actually drive all the way up during the summer, and there's a parking lot close to the top. It's too bad because even though the view is spectacular, the road and the parking lot get into most of your photos. Some viewpoints should be a reward for a long hike, not something you can drive to. That makes this hike lose some of its charm. All in all, it's a good hike, but the view on top wasn't the reward we hoped for.