Devil's Punchbowl Natural Area

What travelers say:

It was a wonderful hike. We hiked in August 2019, and brought sunscreen and plenty of fluids with us. This helped as it did get hot. What we did not prepare for is the tiny bugs (flies I believe), especially at the part when it was shaded. While we got relieved for 0.5 second because it starts to get cooler in the shade, the bugs came right for us. Good thing we brought caps with us and can use the caps to wave the bugs away. If we had bring head net, or some insect repellent, it will be a more enjoyable hike :) Nevertheless the scenery at the very end is worth it. We did not stay too long out at the punchbowl since it was hot. There was a vista right before the gated track to the punchbowl, and that was more shaded (also with no bugs!) :) That may be a place to catch longer rest or get some food :)