Fourth of July Campground

We did a hike through 4th of July starting at Lake Diablo and then passing through to panther creek. The first 4 miles up to 4th of July campgrounds we were in the middle of the day and it was hot! Do not recommend as the sun just beats down on you through the trees (the time of day, id suggest an early morning hike). Tons of steep turns, and nothing much for views until the campground. We didn't get a pass for camping so we hiked through the whole trail. Campgrounds themselves were OK. A little creek at the top provides water in one side. Quite rocky and okay viewes of the surrounding glaciers and mountains. Would definitely have been more pleased with 4th of July if we went earlier and weren't drained by the heat, or we were to camp at the top and set up a bit to relax. Overall it

Second part is very hard(2.3 miles)and honestly the campground is not that worth that hike .Many stones ,the views are blocked by trees,only one perfectly flat surface for tent,the other ones are inclined.