Upper Big Creek is in pre-winter mode with the gate to the campgrounds and the bathrooms locked. The trail is in excellent condition and one of the best to enjoy in rainy weather because water flows through the magic of brilliant trail engineering where it's meant to flow. There are a few downed trees, all easy to step over (one you can walk around and still stay on the trail). Two or three look fresh from this weekend's big wind (located on the water side half of the loop).
Few things:
The Hoodsport Visitor Information Center is open Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun. I'm not clear on the hours because a search will tell you 10-4pm, however, it was closed when I stopped by at 1-ish. There is a large dry erase board in front of the glass doors with current closures and openings.
Fall colors are brilliant right now. We didn't loose too many over the weekend. The drive made the entire adventure worth it before I even stepped outside my car. I'm not sure how much longer the leaves will hold out.
Last thing, the air quality was very good.
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