HORESEFLIES ARE INSANE ON THIS TRAIL!
(Please note: We started at the Little Quilcene trailhead. As I understand it, the Upper Trailhead does have a privy and perhaps larger lot)
Unpaved road to the trailhead for about 9 miles, which went somewhat slowly because you had to watch for potholes. Arrived at 8:20a on Thursday to a few cars at the lot. Returned around noon to a mostly full lot, which could accomodate maybe 10 cars, and a few more along the road if necessary. No bathroom/privy at the trailhead.
First mile was the hardest, due to the incline, but not really bad at all. After that, the trail was well-maintained and enjoyable, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ALL THE HORSEFLIES BUZZING US THE WHOLE WAY. There were multiple times where I became a trail runner, thinking that I could outrun these demonic beasts, but they were persistent nearly the whole hike. In the future, I'll avoid this trail during the summer when they're probably most active. Otherwise, it was one of the most beautiful and magical places in the PNW.
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