We were the only hikers on this trail today. I hiked this back in April and it was lovely! As stated in the previous trip report, the trail is now badly overgrown in many places. Short pants did not provide enough cover. The overgrown parts come and go. At about 3.5 miles, facing another long stretch of stickers and brush, we had had enough and turned around.
The trail was almost completely in shade. Non-brushy parts were beautiful. On the way out about 1/2 mile from the car, we took a long break on a mossy bench. I can't believe I didn't take a picture. It was so pretty, cool, breezy, and tranquil. We returned to a very hot car and stopped at Oso to tour the memorial on the way back.
(Toilets shortly before the TH are open and stinky and not stocked.)
Comments
seagully on White Chuck Bench
Too bad on the overgrown part. I had a similar experience with the nearby beaver lake trail a few years ago. How far in did it start to become overgrown? Did you get some view first?
Posted by:
seagully on Jul 23, 2025 04:21 PM
mmills on White Chuck Bench
The overgrown parts come and go. There are long stretches with no brush but the brush becomes more frequent the further back you hike. Most of the brush happens after the main viewpoint, which is quite nice. Honestly, on a really hot day, it would be worth the drive for the short hike to the mossy benches and have a picnic. Super peaceful, beautiful, and cool.
Posted by:
mmills on Jul 23, 2025 04:35 PM