So we attempted Skookum flats today from the typical trailhead of FS road 73.... the parking lot was not an option for our Subaru Outback, we tried multiple times and were able to park but it was difficult to maneuver in the deep snow and we were fearful the conditions were only getting worse.
After some thinking, we parked at the other end of the trail off what I believe is 7160...? did some trail hunting and were able to get on it after a few minutes despite fresh snow and no other human tracks.

The snow was on and off throughout the hike but easily manageable, snowshoes would have been silly. there were patched of bare ground interspersed too regularly to make them useful. The weather was chilly but we soon heated up and stripped off our outer shell and fleece to leave just our underarmour.

Unfortunately, we were underwhelmed by the falls and while we appreciated the views of the river, it was nothing great. Being as the weather was off and on with the rain, it was cold, and we were fighting swamps throughout the journey, it was not our favourite hike. Several portions of the trail were completely impassable due to several inches to a foot in some places of standing water. a bit of frog hopping and log crossing made the trip possible; however, as a 5'6" person, the hoisting onto logs was a bit more difficult than it was for my 6'2" counterpart. Was wishing I had my rainboots on so I could tread right through. Our dog on the other hand had an amazing time. She went right through the standing water and was obviously confused by our log jumping antics.

on the way out it started to get dark, we had not hit the actual trail until 1045 and made the 5.5miles just before 130pm. by 230 it was getting dark and we hurriedly whipped back through the trail to the car, had a drink at the tavern and headed home.

As I said before, not impressed by this hike. It was somewhat accessible during the winter months however and for that I am grateful, not exactly one I will be running back to soon though.