What a gem of a trail! Remarkably uncrowded - we arrived around 8 am on a Saturday and there were only 2 cars in the lot. By the time we got back to our car around noon, there were maybe 6. Good news, because it's a pretty small lot. The road up to the trailhead is gravel but in remarkably good shape - about 3/4 of it has recently been re-graveled and it was honestly one of the best gravel roads we've been on. I'd still want a higher clearance vehicle for some of the later portions with potholes/rocks, but with careful driving it's totally passable.
The trail itself is in pretty good shape. Some narrow/slightly overgrown parts, but nothing impassible - just some bushes/brush to scrape your legs. It alternates between nice flat segments through forest and some VERY steep segments of soft dirt/rocks, where poles are definitely appreciated. No manmade steps or switchbacks to help with elevation gain/descents, so you definitely get a workout in, but it's easily doable and enjoyable for hikers with a decent level of fitness/experience.
Near the end, the ridge line/meadows are spectacular. Still a few wildflowers in bloom, and the views are incredible. A LOT of reward relative to the amount of effort required to get there. Beware though, the bugs are pretty rough this time of year. We had flies buzzing in our ears for most of the way, and came home with some wicked mosquito bites, despite spray!
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