Hoh River Trail to Blue Glacier — Wednesday, Sep. 10, 2025

Lovely 4 night backpack from 9/10 PM to 9/14 AM with pairs of 65 year old and 33 year old legs. Glorious weather with limited nighttime drizzle at times, and a welcome rain on the final night and hike out to enjoy the “rain”forest. No large mammal sightings though we witnessed a probable mountain beaver, frogs/toads, grouse, salamander/newt,  random small scat, distant tree fall and elk bugle. Rare blue berries though many more ripe ones past Glacier Meadows.  Trail use relatively minimal, and one of us enjoyed the ladder climbs  and trek to the lateral moraine of the glacier  all by themself. Outbound past the Guard Station there is a double water crossing over an apparent fork not noted on Gaia that can be crossed via a log or log jam, or take a wet crossing either  barefoot or with water shoes.  Bear hang cables at Happy 4, and Elk Lake in need of repair. Priveys clean and airy- nice design though BYO.  Great moments and company in the woods that exceeded my expectations.