The Donahue Trail is the nearest trail to me that goes strait up to the top of Milk Ranch Point. The Donahue Trail is only a mile long but it is steep and labeled "most difficult" in the Highline Trail guide. I call it the sore feet trail because of the rocks at the lower level. Without good stiff hiking boots, your feet will require soaking after this hike without good foot gear. Total round trip from the Pine Trail Head to the top is 5 miles.

The Donahue Trail Head sign is 1.5 miles from the Pine Trail Head. The sign says it is 1 mile to the top but it seems more like 5 miles because of the tough terrain and the altitude change.

Looking up towards Milk Ranch Point from the Donahue Trail head.

Looking back towards Pine from the Donahue Trail Head.

Bear scat at the top of the rim.

Bear paw print near the bear scat.

Looking down at Pine from the top of Milk Ranch Point.

Elk scat.

Oak tree nuts and flower.

What's a hike without a little blood.