Great trail. Very well maintained, and lots of signs. The only thing hikers have to be careful is the trail comes to a point where you will see two signs. Both say Dirty Harry peak. The sign on the left goes to the peak. The sign to the right goes to the lookout. 

Bear sighting! Mom and cub towards the beginning of the trail up in a tree. We kept our distance and when we came back down they were still in the same spot.

Beautiful day for a weekday hike! We arrived around 7:30am and there were only a few other cars in the parking lot. Weather was a little hazy and trail was clear. A few bugs in the lot but none on the trail. Everything was well marked and very well taken care of! We weren't trying for speed but didn't stop much either except at the "balcony" -- made it back to the car right around the two hour mark. 

Many thanks to WTA for the clear driving directions and trail description (& any trail maintenance) -- so helpful!

Arrived around 1 and found parking, albeit on the road - lot was still full. We were some of the last folks heading up at that time, though, so it was a peaceful ascent even before we reached the junction for the peak. Thank you to the WTA crew that was out working on what looked like a part of a climbing loop off the main trail. 

We enjoyed great solitude on the steep climb up to the peak, passing just a few folks, and took in the awesome, sheer view of Lower Granite Lake from above. On the way down, we made a quick stop at the balcony and a couple of the lookouts before a much-appreciated legs- and knees-soak at the bottom. All in all, an afternoon well spent!