I went on this hike with the hike and brew UYE group...which was awesome! This is not close to my house and therefore would never be a regular hike for me. Despite this, the facilities are very nice, there are nice places to take a  break along the trail. So why not 5 stars? It was really easy.... all of the switchbacks make for a pretty flat hike and when you get to the 'highest point' there is no view....what's up with that? The actual peak isn't accessible via the trail and obscures your view of the city....not awesome. I was pretty disappointed. The backside of the hike is a little more of a challenge than the front but still nothing too difficult. I guess it is a testament to my personality, but I like a hike that goes straight up to the top of the mountain so I can get a good view and a good workout and be done with it.... maybe I have no patience, but if you are like me, this may not be the hike for you. Otherwise, this is a pretty nature hike that is fairly easy, so go for it!