Road getting up to trail head ad some deep ruts but some 2wd vehicles somehow made it up at least 3/4 of the way. Camped out at one of the many dispersed camping sites near the trail head. Up at 5:00 and hiking by 5:30 am. Standard route up was packed with people but kelso ridge had maybe about 8 other people besides my group of 4. Awesome steep ridge line, some good route finding opportunities, some loose rock and some stable. The knife edge is exciting but not too difficult. Steep so you make your way fast! Summit at 10:30 with the whole group! After a big cloud passed over we relaxed and took our time on the way up... it did get scary with that early cloud at 9am!
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