The trail to Lower Table Rocks is rated as being more difficult than the one to Upper Table Rocks, I respectfully disagree. It is a little longer hike up but the surface of the trail is more even.  More even means less pain in my ankle, which in my book translates to easier. It was another pretty day, though the clouds lingered over the summit of Mount McLoughlin during our visit. We had a picnic up top and took our time before hiking down. We observed some vernal pools here, we did not see any at Upper Table Rocks. There were more wildflowers at Upper Table Rocks, but that could be a matter of timing.