Was there last weekend in July. No permit needed. Got there at 445, back off the mountain by 10AM.
No reservations or permits needed.
I was there 2½ weeks ago😄 Morning parking fills up quickly. Many park along the road, but stay off the asphalt or you might get a ticket like the vehicle behind me.
I was there two weeks ago and, no, you didn't need a permit to park at the trailhead.
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