This is a fantastic hike but you MUST carry all the water you can load in your pack on a hot day. The trail climbs sharply past the remains of a rustic cabin and then into some rough but beautiful terrain. This is an amazing hike. Here's a video of what you can expect:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4891113803093435426&q=boney+mo untain&total=11&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=0 - Wild Bill - rating:5 stars - 2007-09-25