I'm in town visiting family and wanted to keep my hiking thing going as I've gone the last 7 wks and had to for sure work off those thanksgiving calories. I remembered doing this hike years ago when I lived here with my girlfriend and all I can say is holy stairmaster! It's basically all steps all the way up. It's a short hike from what I'm used to in CA but it's better than nothing. Parking was easy (or we got lucky). Tons of people there though unless it's just busy from the holiday wknd. Amazing view! Unfortunately not dog friendly but I see why.