Staircase Rapids — Monday, Aug. 6, 2012

Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal

Not much new to report here except that this was my second HaT hike with my in-laws. They enjoyed Hurricane Ridge so much last week that they requested another hike instead of a day trip to Seattle! We hiked to Four Stream. The trail beyond the rapids is a little overgrown and there are a few wet patches, but the trail is in good shape otherwise. The day started out misty and gray, but the sun broke through shortly after our arrival. The hordes began to arrive in the late afternoon, just as we were leaving. Be careful along the dirt road that leads into the campground area: lots of young people drive out to Lake Cushman to swim and party on sunny afternoons and evenings. They tend to drive way too fast; as such, the park rangers patrol the road.