Trip report for Sunday, May 5, 2024:
Fire road is mostly paved and good shape. Only about 1.5 miles of it is gravel with passable potholes.
Arrived to trailhead about 10:15am to 3 other vehicles, about room for about 8 vehicles total and a fairly decent pit toilet.
Trail starts straight up with switchbacks for a good 1/2 mile. Then down, down, down for another half mile (remember this for your return in reverse). The remainder of the trail I would describe as rolling hills.
The trail is on great shape. Peak-a-boo views of the river below through much of the trail. Soft pine for great footing. And beautiful mix of very large, very tall old growth trees. And, there has been a lot of recent work (assuming from various volunteer groups?) including bushwhacking, fallen tree clearing and repairs. Trillium in bloom.
There were some small creek crossings but low water and easy enough to cross. Only a few small and minimal patches of mud. Overall the trail was surprisingly dry for all the weekend precipitation received. The log crossing at the bigger stream was fine, but take it slow. We could see how it might be much more slick and dangerous if water was higher.
We turned around about 4.5 miles in (past the 3rd bridge - the one being repaired). Total of round trip 9 miles with a stop for lunch and taking our time meandering. A very nice trail.
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