This is a short, easy hike along a river. We hiked at about 10:00am on the holiday, and there were only two other cars at the trailhead (which fits 15 cars or so). The trail head is right on the main, paved road so there was no trouble getting there. It was a sunny day but it's been raining for weeks, so there was understandably a number of unavoidable muddy areas on the trail. There are also about 4 large trees across the trail. All are passable - the larger ones have notches cut into them to facilitate passing. All in all this was a nice 1 hour hike. There are a couple other nearby hikes along the same road if you want to extend your day.

Family day trip was a great break from the rain and our house. Kids, 8 and 13, both enjoyed the beauty. It’s muddy but it’s winter so that makes sense. Saw 2, or 4, eagles and enjoyed the shifting clouds and exquisite moss everywhere. Left Seattle at 11:00 and returned home at 7:00 with several stops.

Hiked this in the clear weather this morning before the rain started. We were the only ones there. Trail is in good shape, a couple of downed trees to step over and a bit of mud in spots.

As a previous report mentioned, the big tree that blocked the trail earlier this year has a good notch cut out of it now for climbing through. Still requires a bit of a scramble if you're short like I am, especially on the return, but definitely doable.

This is a super quick trail as it's so flat. We paused to enjoy the views of the beaver dams at the trail end at the broken bridge. You can still see the rest of the trail beyond, would love to see the bridge fixed up someday. Overall a great little jaunt through pretty forest with some good river views.

Nice Sunday morning hike! Arrived at the TH around 10am, only two other cars parked there. Toilet open but no toilet paper and no trash service. There are a few trees to step over, and the big one has a cut out for your legs and a hand hold, so not too bad! As noted in other trip reports, the bridge itself is broken now so we couldn't cross the lakes to the river, unfortunately. It was still a nice hike though, very quiet and peaceful, and very easy with a lack of elevation. 

We did a 'two-fer' hike today, lots of bang for the buck! First we did Beaver Lake, a short easy trail along the Sauk River. The trail is in good shape, only one significant old blowdown that's been there awhile, there is a foothold and hand hold cut in it to help. The trail is muddy in spots with slick clay mud, you will want boots. We saw 2 eagles hanging out along the river, and we could smell why, a dead salmon along the bank. Nice views of Mt Pugh once the fog cleared off.  It is sad to see the bridge collapse and the loss of the rest of the trail. I wish it would get fixed. We saw no one until we almost back to the car. Loo open no TP.

We then drove up the road, planning to hike from the west TH to Murphy Creek and back, however that TH was full, so we parked at the main TH. The loo was unlocked but some AH had vandalized the door handle so I had to use a stick to open it. This is another easy hike along the Sauk, but longer. It's a nice forest walk with some views out to the river. We hiked toward the west TH.  There has been a bridge repair at the west end of the trail very recently, the wood has not weathered. I was shocked at the number of people on this trail today, I've been here many times before and never saw this many people, even in the summer. Must be the Covid effect. Mask compliance was high.