Reached the trailhead at the end of the Suiattle River Rd at 10am. No issues with the road, just some avoidable potholes and occasional washboarding. Managed to miss the turnoff for the Sulphur Mountain trail on the first pass, despite the obvious sign (it's before to the Suiattle River trail register, and not further along, as shown incorrectly in the Northwest Trails v1.80 maps). The trail had a great tread (no rocks or loose dirt), but was steep at times, and there were at least a dozen blowdowns (a few of which could be tricky if you aren't slim and have long legs). Had lunch at the top of the ridge before heading back down. Despite seeing half a dozen cars in the parking lot, I didn't encounter anyone on the trail (other than a Douglas squirrel and a pair of grouse).
Type of Hike
Day hikeTrail Conditions
Obstacles on trail:Trees down across trail.
Road
Road rough but passableBugs
No bugsSnow
Snow free
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