the climb at the beginning was a bit challenging, but well worth it. The views were amazing the entire time and varied throughout the hike thanks to the fact that this trail is a loop, you get to see 360 around the mountain. Would highly recommend for intermediate hikers. it says this should take 2h40min but i got it done in 1h40 w a pretty good pace, stopping only about 10 minutes spread out through the hike to snap some photos :)