Mt. Ralston Peak

On Father's Day, June 20, 2010, we hiked Mt. Ralston Peak.  We started at the trailhead right across the highway from the Camp Sacramento sign.  Has a good size parking area on the side of the road.  Hike the road up to the church.  There is a sign with free day use Desolation Valley Wilderness Permits.  About halfway up we ran into snow, which we trudged through without crampons.  Last 20% of the trail was lost in the snow. We decided to high straight up to the peak, which we found without trouble.  Seems it would be better to hike a little later after the snow is gone.