Day Hike - Third Burroughs Mountain

We had an overcast day with partial views. The flowers were good and there were  marmots, chipmunks and goats.

Getting into the park was the biggest problem. I offered a carpool meet spot, but don't enforce carpooling as Covid is still with us and some may have a good reason to be extra careful. This led to trouble.  Only one gate was staffed. The first cars in the park didn't have trouble, but by 7:15 am there was a long line to get in the Sunrise gate. So we arrived a few minutes after 8 instead of 8 sharp. I lost cell service half way up the road. Two hikers couldn't find us and hiked solo. Another got to the gate at 7:20 and waited in line, then park staff shifted cars to the other lane and closed the entrance without explanation. I was wondering why the parking lot was so empty, that must be why. The parking lot for Summerland was full as we drove by.