Today I celebrated hiking 10 years in the PNW by getting poured on in the Middlefork.
I got a very late start and was considering a few options in the area, but ultimately decided on returning to the CCC, a wonderful short hike near the Middlefork campground. This trail never lets you down. I've worked on this trail. My partner and I were married off of this trail. Always lush, quiet and low key.
Beginning from the FS 57 entrance close to High Moss Cliff, I took my time walking in and had a good break at the creek opening about a mile or so in. The trail meanders another mile and a half or so to the campground however this is always a welcome stop point. I observed a variety of banana slug slithering about the dry creek rocks. Listened to a few birds and the wind. No frogs to be seen unfortunately; this time around.
Turning back, since it was close to 7pm, I reflected on how grateful I feel to have the privilege to explore the incredibly special and beautiful lands across this state of Washington. It seems to never get old, even though I do.
RT 3-ish m/350ft
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