The road was rough as everyone says but somehow i saw normal clearance cars make it. More clearance helps to go a bit faster. Lots of potholes along the whole road, with the paved sections having some of the biggest ones. The road is 8 miles long and can take more than 30 minutes at a slower pace.

The trail was in good condition. There were 4 stream crossings. The stream crossing that everyone talks about is the third one from the parking lot, right after the climber trail split was about 1-1.5 feet deep at the section closest to the trail. Some people had water shoes, while others crossed in their hiking shoes. People had different crossing strategies and chose different crossing points. It seemed from watching others cross that the section that is on the direct line between the two sides of the trail was the best place to cross on this particular day and time. Getting wet was unavoidable for anybody hiking in regular height shoes.

The other stream crossings were not very deep and could crossed without getting wet by walking on top of the rocks.

Ripe berries were all along the trail. The views of the glacier were great even with the glacier being further up this time of year.

The road has degrading pavement and there is no avoiding some holes.  We stopped at the glacier ranger station to see about creek conditions and he basically said to embrace the wet.  Unfortunately, my dog was not feeling that sentiment at the relatively easy first creek crossing.  I left dog and son there while I continued on to see for myself.  I would not recommend crossing solo .  I probably would have done it had my son been with me, but I turned back to collect them.  A climber told me the glacier is pretty high up at this point and would take an hour plus after the main crossing.  We will try again next year!  Bring poles and expect to get wet.

My husband and I started early morning on this hike. Stream crossings were minor except for Glacier Creek, which is the one everyone mentions. I didn't have the gumption to cross it again (bad experience years ago),so we opted for the trail up the right side of the creek. We scrambled up quite a ways to nearly to the top of the ridge. Had lunch with a spectacular view of Coleman Glacier and my favorite volcano, Mt. Baker, as well as a panorama view of the valley. After eating, we connected with the Climber's Route back down to the main trail. We found this alternative much more scenic than the cross over the rushing creek of past years. 

Beautiful hot day for this hike but that came with fast running water at the creek crossings. There were a few folks who panicked and didn’t get to the glacier. I did it on my 3rd attempt. Poles help, or just grab on to the rocks. Don’t be afraid to get wet; it’s half the fun. Some bring water shoes—it’s not a bad idea but I just went in hiking boots and didn’t care about walking with wet feet. It’s not a hard hike, but the creek crossings aren’t for the faint of heart. I even saw a lady strap her dog onto her back!

Beautiful hike, the wildflowers were definitely peak. Getting up the road was a little rough with all of the potholes but passable if you took it slow. Bummed I forgot my poles and went in the afternoon when the creek just wasn’t safely passable for me, but worth it even if you’re going that far.