We drove over from Seattle,and upon arrival found a great spot for our picnic lunch. Drive was scenic and weather beautiful, making for an ideal day.
Started with the Maple Valley Trail, connecting at the Fire Service Road, coming at it from the north side. Opted out of the Rhody cut off, as I was a little too tired, recovering from a serious illness. Trails are well marked, and the staff at the booth will give you a map. The two trail loop was 1.5 hours.
We were hoping for a little more water in the streams to enjoy the rushing sound of water. Most stream beds were dry save for a few. The Steam Donkey Pond was low, and full of salamanders. Saw a couple of deer along the way. Trail was very dry - no special equipment necessary.
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