First there was a wonderful trek through the pines, firs and cedars - forest smells abound (lots of little creeks too).  Then the trail broke out into meadows:

 

With Indian Paintbrush as above and high mountain spring flowers below...

 

A look from the meadow at the old fire lookout for the National Forest service...

 

There was snow on the top section still!

 

A final push will take me up the last of the 2,400 feet vertical...

 

Finally, on the peak!!

 

WELL OF COURSE there is a toilet, what did you think the person did for 6 months?!!?  grin