Hiking through the woods at the start of the Bowl Trail.
Turning onto the Beehive Trail.
Starting up the steep trail.
Great views of the ocean appear sporadically throughout the hike.
Several iron rung ladders assist hikers along the steeper segments of trail.
A boardwalk bridge on one of the more exposed sections.
The trail continues to steepen.
A final climb with great views of Sand Beach in the background.
The Beehive summit is only 520 feet above sea level, but every foot is earned.
The Bowl as seen from the descent from the Beehive.
Nearing the shores of the Bowl.
The Bowl.
Walking along the southwest shore.
Wildflowers near the Bowl.
Looking out on the Bowl.
Returning back toward the trailhead.
Randy Johnson
Photo Date: 
04/27/2017
Try not to look down! Once you go up, there's no going back!
Randy Johnson
Photo Date: 
04/27/2017
An informational sign warning of the dangers of hiking the Beehive Trail.
Randy Johnson
Photo Date: 
04/27/2017
The early scramble up to a narrow ledge just before the iron grate floor can be the most challenging and unnerving section of the climb.
Randy Johnson
Photo Date: 
04/27/2017
Sign confirming the top of Beehive Summit (520 feet).
Randy Johnson
Photo Date: 
04/27/2017
You start steep switchbacks up the mountain almost immediately after the fork.
Randy Johnson
Photo Date: 
04/27/2017
Hold your breath while crossing the iron grate floor early in the climb!
Randy Johnson
Photo Date: 
04/27/2017
You start steep switchbacks up the mountain almost immediately after the fork.