Frog Mountain — Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025

Arrived at 9:30 on a Saturday and there were only 2 other cars in the lot. I saw a total of 5 groups for the entirety of the hike. The first 2/3 are through shaded old growth forest. The last portion takes you out of the forest and you can see the surrounding mountains. There are lots of blueberries and huckleberries on this portion. Very beautiful scenery and mountains at the top - but very hot. When descending, there is a lot more sun exposure than going up - but you get a nice mix of sun and shade. Plenty of cute birds and chipmunks on the trail too!

The drive on Index-Galena Road is really pretty - it takes you along the river and through old growth mossy forest. There is about 2-3 miles of dirt at the very end. It is very passable even with a sedan - just go slow to avoid the potholes and rocks.