Hiked from the Cedar Falls trailhead, which is about 2 miles away from the Olallie trailhead, versus about 3 miles away from the Homestead Valley trailhead, per the trail map. The trail was in great condition, with only a few muddy patches, and just a couple places where the brush narrows the trail. Mosquitoes are already out, and several landed on me whenever I stopped to take breaks in the forest. Fortunately open areas like the viewpoints were much better, and thanks to long sleeves and bug spray, no bites. But definitely come prepared for mosquitoes on this trail.
Saw red columbine, beargrass, bleeding hearts, holly hocks, and aconite all in bloom, and there were even early huckleberries starting to ripen at low elevation near the beginning of the trail.
Encountered about 8 mountain bikers, and all of them were good about giving advance warning and letting me know if others were coming so I could prepare to move aside.
Great trail to do on an overcast day!
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