Marks the start of the steepest path to the summit of the sierra. I have done it twice going up in high summer. and many times coming down. I enjoy all the paths in the sierra, up and down, but going up this one is more of a challenge. Not just because it is steep in places but because it is awkward and very crumbly where you don't want it to be! I don't mind steepness and exposure, but a crumbly steep path gives me the heeby-jeebys!