Like others have posted it is very wet out there. I figure WTA could put in at least 4 culverts to keep water off the trail. Many parts were a “creek trail”. Most of the stream crossings were doable except the final one before Otter Falls, Anderson Creek. It didn’t help that it was raining when we reached it. My husband was able to get across but it took a lot of time and his long legs helped. I tried another route and slipped so it seemed prudent to turn around. It was a raging creek and a rough crossing where one could get injured and it would be great if there was a bridge. Since we are limited to these low elevation trails during fall and winter it sure would be nice if we really could use them! We will save this one for a hot August day. 

Thought about a Marten Lake adventure, but it is really difficult not to go throw bugs at the trout in Taylor, so yea - no lake today.

Made it maybe a mile up the trail before hitting the river. The trail was in great shape, with minimal mud - maybe you don't notice that stuff in wading boots? River had plenty of water coming down the canyon, so not the safest being in the river right now. Managed a handful of scrappy little cutts.

The road after the bridge is back to its old self. Plenty of deep potholes (seriously, the one entering the bridge could swallow a small car at this point). If you take it slow, you really can avoid all of them - just ask my Kia Optima :)

Be safe people! 

We arrived at the trailhead at 9am and there were only two or three other cars in the parking lot, so plenty of space! The potholes on the road in were a bit dreadful for my Subaru Impreza, I bottomed out a couple times.

Weather today was forecasted to rain later, and we ended up having a completely dry hike. The trail is in great condition, though quite rocky, and today there were plenty of slipping hazards. There are multiple stream crossings, and though not horrendously difficult, they do require some extra concentration and the rocks are slick, so just be careful. We didn't use poles and managed.

The falls were stunning! We had the falls to ourselves for lunch. I did pick up some trash that I found in the area, so please make sure to leave no trace when you're there.

This was the fastest 8.5 miles I've ever done, and Gaia said it was only 770ft elevation gain, so it's super easy! Excellent chill, low elevation day hike. We completed the whole hike in about 4 hours, with a moving time of 3 hours.

Arrived 9:30am, less than 10 cars in the lot. There’s a pit toilet at the trailhead. Last quarter mile of the road is unpaved with some potholes to navigate, but not too bad. Despite it being a sunny day the trail was mostly in the shade as there’s a lot of tree cover along the trail. Trail is in good condition, a few stream crossings, a couple of which require sure footing to keep your feet dry as it took multiple steps to get across. Very gradual elevation change except for the very last section up to Otter falls. The trail is a little steep in that section, but not that difficult to navigate. Otter falls were scenic and it was worth the short distance to check out Big Creek falls as well.

Road great until the last 1/4 mile then some potholes, fairly navigable. Trail had low water over it in areas but since it is mostly gravel path, posed no problem. Muddy only in a few areas. (Had rained a lot prior days) the creek crossings were a bit more challenging than normal but we founds ways across without getting feet wet. Waterproof boots with good traction and poles help. Falls were lovely as always and the sometimes difficult turn to the left up the hill to the falls was clearly marked by a raised log in middle of trail. Then you also notice the small sign on tree. This turn is after the second major creek cross that has abandoned large pipes.