None of our party of 3 used spikes or crampons weeks ago. We avoided snow the entire trail, although we saw patches of it.
The other 2 used climbing shoes, but I was fine with regular boots on the final 400.
You should consider wearing a helmet as there are a lot of loose rocks in the chute.
Have your paper permit on hand. I was checked by a ranger the last 2 times up the MR/North Fork of Lone Pine Creek.
Happy and safe hiking!
