It must be spring ... we heard frogs for the 1st time this year. Trail, as usual, in very good condition with no mud and minimal erosion. We slightly improved some of the water bars - at least as much as is possible w/ the side of boots. Rhodies swelling nicely getting ready for the May/June show.
Late start and 12+ cars at the parking lot. Hit the trail by about 11:30. A little lifting fog and clear views at the top. Fog lifted into the view at the N viewpoint, but not before we enjoyed the snowy mtns to the W. South viewpoint a little less clear, but sunny above the breaking fog for peeps at Hood canal, etc.
Your markers that you're almost there: the 1st great boulder/rest/snack stop is at about 2050', 755' from the top, about 1.25 miles up. 2nd boulder is about 2230', just 1/2 mile from the top.
About 1.5 hrs up, 1.3 hrs down, only 6 cars left in the lot when we got there.
It really is remarkable how steep some sections seem coming down, "we came up that?!"
All around a great day, following by Indian dinner in Bremerton on the way home.
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