We reached the summit at noon, where we enjoyed an expansive but rather hazy view. The recent fires near Foresthill were responsible for the haze. Ironically, the newspapers were calling the Foresthill blaze the Ralston fire. Nevertheless, haze or no haze, the view was still good, with Pyramid Peak at our backs, Lake Tahoe in the distance, and the Echo Lakes below us. After lunch and photos we headed down. Not wanting to go back on the same trail, we hiked out at Echo Lakes where we had pre-placed a vehicle. Hiking out at Echo Lakes makes the hike a little longer but it is a recommended scenic alternative to just descending back down the trail to Camp Sacramento. Additionally, by hiking out at Echo Lakes one has the option of also bagging both Echo and Flagpole peaks.