I hiked the trail for the first time with my 10 year old son and had a great time taking in all the scenery.  It was around 8:30 am we started and on the way back it was warmer we startled a rattlesnake which startled us but it was amazing to see.  Kept walking and saw another snake but not sure what kind it was black with red markings and it was quick.  Definatly doing it again it was beautiful.            melissa davis