This was my first time exploring this trail, and this far into the moutain loop. The road to the parking lot is paved and easy to find with signs along the road. Plenty of parking with toilet services at the trailhead.
The trail began fairly easily with no obstacles. A small bridge early on looks like it was recently constructed, showing signs of possible trail maintenance. As you continue down the trail, there are many downed tree along the way that can be climbed over and under without too much difficulty.
The smell of blooming skunk cabbage fills the air throughout most of the trail. It can easily be seen in large patches along the trail.
The trail continues to degrade with more blown down trees until you reach the site of the collapsed bridge. Here I was able to walk to the right of the bridge without getting too wet. Three small streams were crossed without much difficulty to get to the other side and continue on with the trail.
The trail continues and was easy to navigate to the end, offering a final river view and what I think was Mt. Forgotten in the distance. After the bridge, the trail is currently an easy walk with some downed trees. However, once the bushes get their foliage back, this may turn into a slight bushwack.
***Note: I didn't walk on the partial bridge until my return trip so I didn't see the sign indicating it was the end of the trail***
Overall the trail is okay in its current state. The views of Mt. Pugh and Mt. Forgotten on a clear day would convince me to return again!
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