What a great way to celebrate Mother's Day with a hike on Downey Creek! This was my first time on the trail and I hoped to go a lot further than I did, but I ran into a problem with my boots and had to come out early. The only people I saw on the trail were the WTA workers and they have done an amazing job shoring up the trail and getting rid of some of the winter tree fall. Honestly, the most difficult part of the day was driving the 20 some odd miles to the Trail head over so many potholes. I wish I had brought more water and better shoes. I went about three miles in before turning around. Start early because the drive to the TH is looong.
Washington Trails
Association
Trails for everyone, forever
Comments
In those 3 miles what did you encounter in terms of stream crossings? Any difficulties?
Posted by:
Trailbagger on May 14, 2018 08:57 AM
Trail was muddy in parts. I crossed one small stream which was easily navigable and one big stream approximately three miles in that was trickier. Both had logs across them that you could walk on if you have good balance and are a little fearless. Otherwise, plan to get wet on the second one.
Posted by:
Linne on May 14, 2018 04:44 PM