Rappel down Longs Peak

I'm planning a hike up longs peak next weekend and want to rappel down the diamond to get an idea of what it's like to be on a big wall. From my understanding the best rap route is the cables route. Is this true? And how would I find bolts from the summit?
Thanks for the help!
-Jordan

Jordan, the Cables route is far to the climber's right of the Diamond up/down below the "North Face". The rap typically used by climbers on the Diamond is on the left side, off the Table Ledge area. It would be extremely exposed (i.e. dangerous) for one to "hike" down to those rappels. Further, the rappels are not straightforward for those unaware of how the line goes, since it is not a plumb shot down. Many parties have had to build their own anchors on the way down, because they couldn't find the next anchors. In fact, one party wound up on 2 separate anchors, stranding one climber who required a "rescue." Also, once the Diamond goes into the shade ~1230p, the temps feel like they drop 20-25 F...a shock for those walking around in the sun. Be careful and figure things out thoroughly before you attempt a rap down the Diamond.