We enjoyed this gradual ten-mile out-and-back with some great views into White River Canyon, where we'd been snowshoeing just five months ago. There's not much snow up there right now!
Being on both the Pacific Crest Trail and the Timberline Trail, we shared the trail with quite a few thru-hikers. It was easy to tell who was thru-hiking the PCT, because their legs were very dark from the sun, and usually covered with a layer of trail dust. I'm hoping to have that experience myself some day.