The climb to the top of the peak is difficult, as is accessing the trailhead, especially in a two-wheel drive vehicle. There is no official Forest Service trail to the peak, but a social trail has been formed by countless hikers. The unsigned trail is about four miles (6.4 kilometers) long with an elevation gain of around 2,500 feet (760 meters). Numerous fallen trees cross the path, which is not maintained. The trail is steep, navigation is difficult, and a false summit may cause confusion.[3][4]
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