Mount Storm King — Wednesday, Mar. 22, 2023

It has been since August since a report so I figured I could write one.
Parking and finding the trailhead is very easy. The turn off the main Marymere Falls trail is on the left and well marked just a short ways after you pass under 101.
The maintained trail is steep but with the exception of one rocky/rooty part, probably doable for almost anyone. You can't miss the "END OF MAINTAINED TRAIL" sign and this is where you need to be sure you are prepared. This portion has a series of ropes to assist in climbing a very steep 45 degree angle. It is very easy to look down and see how far you can fall. If you have a fear of heights, I suggest not doing this part. 
The ropes are brand new and in excellent condition. When I hiked it they all seemed very secure. They help going up but are likely a necessity going down. I strongly suggest gloves for this part. The first section of the ropes was probably the worst, the rest is steep and on lose gravel but doesn't feel quite as dangerous. If you don't feel you can do the ropes, don't do it. Getting down is always harder than getting up. This is not a trail for children.
At the end of the ropes section which is short but steep, go left and you will climb a rocky and narrow area of your destination. You will wish there were ropes here, just go slow and maybe go back down on your rear when you return.
Then you will reach your destination. The view of everything was great. Many people were feeding the birds (gray jays). Do not do this please.
After you enjoy your view you will have to go back the way you came. You will be very glad for the ropes now as they will provide a lot of stability going down. You will likely have to go down backwards through portions of it.
On our way back down we saw some large groups attempting to go up, and I shuddered to think how busy this would be in the summer on a weekend - those ropes would not be fun with dozens of people.
In the end, we survived. Took us a little under two hours to get to the top and significantly less to get back down.
If it had been raining or if there had been ice nobody in my party would have risked the ropes portion. Please check the forecast since weather can change rapidly in the Olympics. Please bring gloves. Please don't feed the wildlife.