At just over 2,500 feet, it's the highest point on the TMT. In spring, look for red currant blooming here. From Tom's Crossing, the West Tiger #2 Trail heads steeply uphill providing another way to reach that summit. Continue down the TMT on many switchbacks and, in about 0.3 mile, note the junction with the K3 Trail.
I rarely show up more than 1.5 ahead of time. Another idea: technically, the ticket counters usually open 24 hrs before your flight, and sometimes this is the only way to easily get special seats like exit rows.
On the day before or day of your flight, check your airline's website or phone-in for seat availability and flight information. Find the earlier flight that you want to wait standby for, and check if there are seats available.o to the airport at least two hours before your desired standby flight. When you check in, let the ticketing agent know that you have a later ticket but you wish to fly standby for that flight.