Hiked up the forest service road and then up the stock trail. It's marked on the map but has no particular sign. It does allow motorbikes and two of then passed us on our way up. We reached the possible crest of the trail and headed off trail straight up the ridge angling a bit south east to head toward Little Round Top. It's not too difficult other than the altitude. The ground varies from somewhat loose dirt to hard packed dirt with rocks. There are plenty of mule's ears. We had almost reached the crest when the threatening storm clouds started to release rain and a few tiny bits of hail. There was also some thunder an lightning so we decided to descend. We cut back heading slightly more south towards Caples Lake heading for a tree line.
I was glad we got to some trees because the spitting rain turned into a downpour and we were glad to take shelter and stay somewhat dry under some trees. Poor Commando got soaked and had difficulty seeing through the rain, he really did look pitiful. We kept heading down and finally intersected with the stream that intersected the forest service road.
I had dry clothes in the car which I was glad to change into!
I guess it will take one or two more trips for me to "summit" Little Round Top.
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