Hiked this on an evening weekday. Up and down in an hour and thirty minutes. Much shorter trail than what is posted on the map. WTA's 6 mile trail length is more accurate than the 7.6 estimate you get at the parking lot. Took the way hard route on the way up and hard route on the way down. I didn't notice much of a difference.
Apparently there is a notice for weekend permits, but why wait for the weekend. This trail is a 45 minute drive from Vancouver. On a Wednesday night there were three cars in the parking lot when I pulled up, and two different cars on my way out. About 5 groups of hikers in the evening, makes for a pleasant spring night.
The trail is in great condition and the views of the river valley are hard to beat. Don't forget to stop in Carson or Stevenson to support your local small town eateries.
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