Fall is a great time to do this hike: colors are coming in; the daunting cascades falling over the trail in the spring are dry or almost dry. The trail is in good shape with many signs of intensive work, including re-benching, a rock wall holding up a wash-out, check steps, and drains.
On a crisp Monday under a clear sky, there were many empty spaces in the parking lot as I arrived and when I left. I passed about 10 people coming down as I headed up; and about 12 heading up as I came down. Despite the government shutdown, the bathrooms were open at the Glacier Public Service Center and the latrine was open at the trailhead. (A sign cautions that services are limited, so bring your own TP).
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