oh woah that looks scary! I am starting to feel more nervous about my hike the more I see pictures on the MR! Have done a lots of long big hikes ( no 14ners though) and was never this nervous about a hike before! shocked

It will be almost very difficult to make sure I will be on the trail especially this time of the year. Is my understanding right? Like everyone did, I will follow the policy to stick to the route that has many foot steps in it. Is this a good policy to follow?

I have spent almost the entire evening today trying to wrap my head around to learn the trail but most of the pictures and maps are based on the trail during summer or later. Will the trail at least be reasonably identifiable during this season to a certain extent? I understand the switchbacks are probably difficult to identify but apart from that, what about the rest of the trail?

Thank you guys for all guidance. It really helps newbies like me to prepare well.