Mount Gibbs 7.20.13

This was a really pleasant hike up the ridge. About 7 miles round trip with 3200' gain. I took about 7 hours to do the hike at a nice slow pace. I had expected this hike to be a loose slog, but it wasn't. I started early enough to beat the heat and enjoyed wandering up the ridge very much. When I got back down to the trail near the trailhead it was hot and the trail was crowded. I was glad that I had been out early and off the trail away from the crowds of people and the horses.