East Fork Lewis River — Thursday, Jun. 24, 2010

Southwest Washington > Lewis River Region

I hadn't seen any info on this hike or met anyone who had done it, so I went. Its a rough trail in places with a dicey river crossing, but I love the remote feel of it and knowing that you probably won't see another soul on the trail. It was tiring and hot climbing up the south face of the ridge, but the views were worth it and there were quite a few wildflowers making their appearance. I also really liked hiking through different environments from the logging road reverting to forest, witnessing the charred remains of old-growth from the Yacolt Burn returning to a Doug-fir forest, and seeing the transition from lush valley bottom to dry rocky, bear grass slopes.