Hoh River Trail to Blue Glacier — Tuesday, Sep. 6, 2022

Arrived at the park entry at 1045 am to a short line to enter. Signs were posted saying the parking lot is full. Waited about 30 minutes for entry, and cars parked everywhere possible. The trail is in good shape except for a very large tree before Tom creek. I have never seen it so dry and dusty here, you could smell the dry dirt, even the moss and ferns were crying for rain. 
Very crowded for a mid week adventure, forcing a pull over every 5 minutes or so for the mass of people on the trail. Talked to a hiker coming out a day early because he couldn’t get a camp site at 5 mile as it was to full, even though he was permitted for a spot.