Quick trip up the to the West Lion, trail is in good condition, bridge is sound. Main difficulty is in finding parking. Arriving at 0730 on a Sunday wasn't nearly early enough, ended up parking about 25 minutes away from the trailhead. Watch out for Permit Only Parking.
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It’s rated as a moderate hike I would say the last part is a bit more, but the gorgeous view at the summit is outstanding and a reward for the steeper climb at the last part. Enjoy!
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Steep at the beginning but the rest was easy. Great hike with some snow/mud and an excellent view
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good shade on a hot day. Suggest hike Horseshoe Bay to Cypress (dropped 1 car at Cypress parking lot) rather than the other way-the steep climb up the rocky/large scree section we preferred to coming down it. tiny parking lot at Horseshoe Bay trailhead-go early. saw nobody until Eagle Bluffs-then very crowded. A jump in Cabin lake at Black Mtn to cool off was a treat-lots of people in the water.
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