Starting at first light, we were only the second group to reach the summit, savoring the peaceful morning views all to ourselves before the crowds arrived.
On the descent, we passed a steady stream of hikers heading up, proof that our early start had paid off. From there, we followed the Wolf Rock Trail to its dramatic overlook, where we shared the spot with just one other small group.
Continuing along Cook’s Wall Trail, we reached House Rock and paused for a quick snack with a great vantage point.
The next highlight was Cook’s Wall itself, the fourth overlook, offering beautiful panoramic views stretching in both directions.
We then looped back via the Magnolia Spring Trail down to Moore’s Wall before beginning the climb back up.
This section felt like the steepest of the day, especially as temperatures climbed into the warmth of late morning. By the time we reached Moore’s Knob—the final overlook—it was noticeably busier.
We found a spot for a short lunch break, soaked in the sweeping vista one last time, and then started the descent. Unfortunately, the visitor center was closed when we returned, so we couldn’t pick up Amaroq’s park patch, we’ll just have to make another trip to claim it.
With that, we pointed the car toward home, already looking forward to the next weekend adventure. Another perfect camping getaway in the books.
