点评:As this was my 2nd trek up Conic Hill, my comparison is based largely on the weather. In September of 2012, the cold, windy, and rainy conditions made my solo hike up a challenge (even holding onto my phone was tough), while this year's beautiful weather (along with my wife and a friend), made for a completely different experience. Both were good, but for different reasons. (I have attached one photo from 2012 to illustrate the differences in weather.) Also, all hikers are allowed their own decisions as to whether to divert from the path to go all the way to the summit, but it truly isn't that far off the trail for a much nicer view. The descent into Balmaha is now on large paving stones that aid in the stability of the path, but on this year's hot, full sun day proved a bit rough underfoot.
翻译:由于这是我第二次攀登圆锥山,我的比较主要基于天气。2012年9月,寒冷、刮风、下雨的天气让我独自攀登成为一项挑战(甚至连拿着手机都很难),而今年的好天气(和我的妻子以及一位朋友一起)却带来了完全不同的体验。两次都很好,但原因不同。(我附上了一张2012年的照片来说明天气的差异。)此外,所有徒步旅行者都可以自行决定是否绕道直上山顶,但实际上,为了欣赏更美的景色,绕道并不太远。现在,通往巴尔马哈的下山路铺设了大块铺路石,有助于稳定道路,但在今年阳光明媚、炎热的天气里,脚下还是有点难受。