Duckabush River — Saturday, May. 3, 2025

Hiked Duckabush to 5-mile camp as a kickoff to my backpacking season. Almost called it off for the rain but glad I decided to stick it out. Trail is in great shape with evidence of recent log clearing (thanks trailworkers and volunteers!) and all water crossings are low enough to be crossable dry with shoes on given careful footing and balance on the stepping stones (see 2nd photo). Trilliums, bleeding-hearts and other spring forest wildflowers were on full display.

Saw a few other backpackers heading out as I arrived at the trailhead but they must have been bound for 10-mile or parts further, as I had 5-mile to myself for the night. Camp was in good condition though a few recent-looking log falls limited good tent spots a bit.