how easy is to find the trail at night? Any part of the trail that I need to be extra careful to avoid getting lost?
Can't say how difficult it is at night. Much of it is very easy, but for some people in some places, they can get off the trail.
David, that is a pretty ambitious time schedule, driving up in the afternoon, and starting up the trail just hours later. Please read up on altitude issues, and maybe consider getting some Diamox. The Orientation Notes is a good place to start, or search this forum for Diamox.
