Try not to look down! Once you go up, there's no going back!
An informational sign warning of the dangers of hiking the Beehive Trail
Some of the first iron rungs on the climb up to Beehive Summit
A view of open rock at Beehive Summit (Elevation 520ft)
In our experience, the early scramble up to a narrow ledge just before the iron grate floor was the most challenging and unnerving section of the climb.
Sign confirming the top of Beehive Summit (Elevation 520ft)
It's not uncommon for early morning fog to consume you (and any potential scenic views) early in the spring and summer.
A small taste of the near vertical climb leading to Beehive Summit
On most trips, you would have amazing views of Great Head and Sand Beach from this viewpoint.
Plenty of light scrambling is required to reach Beehive Summit
You start steep switchbacks up the mountain almost immediately after the fork.
Hold your breathe while crossing the iron grate floor early in the climb!
First look at the iron rungs toward the beginning of the near vertical climb
You start steep switchbacks up the mountain almost immediately after the fork.