Parked in the TH parking area. Was able to wear trail runners past the radio tower. A Ford SUV made it to 10,400'. No flotation or spikes needed until you leave the trail at 11,800'. The stairs indicating the start of the trail are covered and not visible. The summer trail still has plenty of snow. There are three steep snow fields that must be crossed. Spikes and an arrest tool are highly suggested. As the snow warms it gets very loose. At 12,500' I turned and headed down. The last steep snow field was very loose and I chose not to continue. Sorry no pics, my phone died.
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