I have done this loop once before, and gone to Pioneer Cabin via several other different routes. This time I did the loop I did in 2017 but did it clockwise. My son also came along so I figured going clockwise would be the easier of the two ways to go for him. Lots of people on this trail and the area seemed hazy for some reason, but a good hike nonetheless, and a nice break from the higher and more difficult peaks I've done the last month.