Marmot Pass - Upper Big Quilcene

One of my favorite trails. Lots and lots of people on the trail, mainly day hikers. There was thick fog until Marmot Pass on the first day and on the second day the fog started after you get into the forest. The trail is in great shape, the grade is not very steep, perfect for somebody who's not quiet in their top shape yet.
I camped on the ridge to the left of the pass. Great spot but at night a male mountain goat showed up right to my tent and scared me. I made noise and hoped it'd go away but it kept circling my tent for 2 full hours! He came around 3:30am. There was full moon so I could see him pretty well. It seemed pretty aggressive because it constantly would try to sneak around me and get closer and he breathed heavily. He came up really close a few times and me screaming and yelling at him, even throwing rocks, didn't seem to really impress him. He finally gave up right before sunrise.

I gotta say I had quiet a night... Next time I'll camp with every body else at Mystic and enjoy the sunset from the ridge but I won't stay up there again.

Oh! Almost forgot! Amazing wildflowers, almost zero bugs, plenty of water along the trail. Easy drive with any vehicle.