Gold Creek - Devils Slide — Thursday, Jun. 26, 2025

I had never hiked this trail, but I found it to be very enjoyable, especially with the wildflowers blooming.   The views from the numerous breaks in the trees were expansive, starting with a look at Mt Adams to the south before the clouds started to roll in. The Devil's slide was impressive from several viewpoints. I didn't find one specific side trail up to the bluff, but it was not difficult to make your way through the brush.  Further along, the trail disappears into a dirt road. Given time constraints I didn't go more than another 3/4 mile, but the walking was very pleasant.  I saw 4 other people during the 3 hours I was on the trail.