My previous max elevation gain was about 900m. I smashed it doing Cascade! Last part of was long and steep. Never been so glad to reach the top. Really hot day did not make it any better. Fantastic views. We saw a mountain goat and bighorn sheep. And an Australian girl in runners!

The 6km (one way) slog though the forrest sucks. Once you reach the ampitheatre the fun begins.

Only real complaint is the scramble. It's super easy.