This is a hidden gem and a nice mellow recovery day hike. I especially love the velvety moss forest floor in the first part. The view is as good as many of the easily accessed view trails like Rattlesnake Ridge, but with far less people. Today we had the trail to ourselves right until the end when we ran into a group doing a photo shoot.
It’s worth noting that the last tiny portion of the road in, past the Taylor River bridge, is a potholed moonscape. Any car would make it if you’re careful. We sometimes park in the Middle Fork lot - there’s a nice connector trail from there to the Garfield Ledges trailhead.
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