Great summer day for a classic greater Seattle area hike! Got started around 10:30am and overall my adventure on this trail wasn't as crowded as I thought it would be on such a gorgeous summer day. The blackberries are starting to come in. The chipmunks scurried about and darted across the trail at the lower elevations (round-trip I had four chipmunk crossings right in front of my feet.) About halfway up the trail I did encounter a small snake that slithered across the trail and went on its merry way. Once I arrived at the ledge there were approximately 20 people sitting up there and enjoying the view while I did as well before heading on my descent.
With this trail (and the subsequent trip reports) there are usually many mentions of fellow trail users not abiding by the unwritten rules of hiking. Honestly everyone that I encountered today was respectful, friendly, and just seemed to be happy to enjoying the trail, getting outside, and soaking up some sunshine.
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