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This was a great trail to avoid the July 4th crowds. Hiked up in the fog, which was just burning off as I approached the summit. It was dry at the top, so the scramble posed no problem. I would not want to do that if it was wet. Reached the top, and was offered some cookies, and what I was informed was the best chocolate in the world (from Kazakhstan), by a pair of other hikers.

Gave myself a challenge this weekend with a loop up to Putrid Pete’s Peak, and over to Mount Defiance. I felt like the way up Putrid Pete’s tested me more than the old trail up Mailbox. But it was a great day out.

Last photo is, I’m guessing, pika scat.