Trail was completely snow free. Stream crossing was a bit of an issue with the high runoff right now but we were able to make it across. I did not read any trip reports about crossing the stream in high water times until I returned from the hike and found several people mentioned a log crossing upstream of the normal trail. After exploring the area for a bit I found a log crossing about 50 yards downstream of the main trail where I was able to shimmy across. I was more worried about the dog than myself but he made it across fairly easily, smaller dogs may have issues. If you don't care about getting your feet wet the stream is easily waded across in spots. Perhaps a couple dozen blowdowns in total, none causing any major issues to get around. The trail continuing on to the second lake is pretty overgrown and there is not much reason to continue on from the beginning of the first lake in my opinion. Both lakes are choked with brush on every bit of shoreline and the best access to either of them that I saw was just after the outlet stream leaving the first lake. There is a short side trail about a half a mile in from the road leading to a nice lookout spot. I missed it on the way up but saw it on the way down and stopped to take in the nice views of the valley below.
GPS stats 6.75 miles with 1250 gain
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