We chose this hike because it is close to town, relatively flat, an out and back. I have a ankle injury and wanted to be able to easily turn back if it got too sore.
This hike was perfect for what we needed. Arrived at the trailhead at 10:00am with two cars in the parking lot. The day was warm, about 75 degrees with high overcast. Great walk along the river turned inland into a lovely forest with lots of 'almost ripe' salmon berries, some blueberries already and a few old growth trees! The trail is so well maintained along the 3.5 miles out we traveled, gravel and bridges over wetlands. So smooth. In a few areas the brush is getting dense, but as other reviewers have noted, the trail is easy to find. We went 7 miles total in 4 hours, including a leisurely stop for lunch. Saw 6 other hikers and 1 trail runner. Back at the parking lot there were about 10 cars.
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