I arrived at the parking area around 3:30 and it was about half full. I only passed a handful of other people on my way up for sunset. The first half of the trail is in good condition; the rocks are dry and not slippery even with recent freezing temperatures. There is some mud higher up and a couple of downed trees that need to be climbed over/around.
Sunset was beautiful with views of alpenglow on Rainier. There were a couple of other photographers at the lower viewpoint when I was there. Enjoyed the color in the sky on my way down and only needed my headlamp for the last half. I passed two people headed up in the dark, and the parking lot still had a few cars when I left.
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