Hoh River Trail to Blue Glacier — Wednesday, Jul. 3, 2019

A quick 3 day, 2 night jaunt with a friend was a great get away for the 4th of July. Day one from the visitors center out the flat 11 miles to Lewis Meadow was a beautiful start. Hammocks up and a sweet sleep in the meadow, then a day hike that took us to the High Ho bridge. My friend was fighting a cold and headed back while I went on a bit intending to get to Martin Creek. A few downed trees and a wash out, along with a recurring ankle injury, sent me back but not without a great climb and serene day. 15 miles total for day 2 was another sweet celebration. Day 3 we hiked out rather early as the hordes of hikers flew into the meadow the evening before. They were not at all quite or even aware of their impact on the folks close by. Before our zen was zapped, we planned our escape. Adventures on any holiday bring more social interaction and are fine when expectations are adjusted.  37+ miles in 3 days enveloped in the rainforest by a beautiful river...that's my version of exercising and celebrating independence!