Pack Forest - Hugo Peak — Saturday, Jun. 8, 2024

First warm summer Saturday- choose this trail for low crowds. Aside from 2 parties descending as we started (1:45pm, me, pup, teenage son & friend), and the person we saw at the peak- we didn’t see anyone else the rest of the day! Second time for this trail. Wildflowers in bloom. Tip: Add road 2000 (the one closer to the port o potty by the Avenue of Giants) for more mileage and an amazing view of Mt Rainier & a peekaboo view of Adams. On the way back, take windy ridge to Avenue of Giants, makes a lollipop loop, 7.72 miles/1500 ft. All Trails is helpful in finding these routes. Saw mosquitos but didn’t get any bites (and I usually do). 10/10