Brought our two 16 month kids and some friends her...

Brought our two 16 month kids and some friends here on a hot summer day. We came here to get up on the mountain but avoid the crowds at Timberline. My friends are not really hikers so they enjoyed seeing the mountain yet having access to clean bathrooms, food and some drinks. The hike to Umbrella Falls was great. Sure, it's not a wilderness setting but if you were inclined you could easily hike up above and away from the lifts. Basically its a great alternative to get good views of the mountain and enjoy some mountain scenery.