I've put off trying this hike a few times because the sign-in seemed like a bit of a daunting hassle, but honestly it couldn't be simpler or easier or better flagged so don't let that put you off.
The road in was very passable at low speeds in my extremely low-slung car. Only one car in the lot; we passed them descending as we went up and saw nobody else all day. The trail is easy to follow and manageable, even just wearing (good) sneakers, but it does increase in severity as it goes and there is a spot later in the climb where fallen logs make it impassable and you have to look out for the tape showing the replacement trail quite carefully.
That's the only real difficulty. My wife operates with a dodgy ankle and I was coming off a nasty bike crash, and we both managed up and back in about 5 and a half hours. Wouldn't recommend for under 10's or very small dogs as the trail does have some BIG steps. Poles are useful.
Overall a very nice and extremely quiet alpine lake hike, much enjoyed.
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