This is an almost magical journey, capped off with dreamy meadows, dramatic rock formations, and surreal amounts of glass like obsidian (you wont believe how aptly named the trail is). However, reaching this beauty comes with some hurdles: limited access permits are required for day hiking and overnight use, additionally, while the terrain is not too difficult at any one point, 12 miles of distance and 1,800 feet of elevation gain do have a way of waring down less conditioned adventures. That said, if you are up for the effort, and have a permit, you are in for a real treat!
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