Took advantage of yesterday's beautiful weather to take in two quick hikes: Ranger Hole and Murhut Falls. Only about three miles of road separates the two trailheads. The road to Ranger Hole is paved. From there, asphalt gives way to gravel and a few potholes, but any car can manage the drive to Murhut Falls without difficulty.
There is an outhouse at Ranger Hole. Fully functioning, aside from one minor detail: there's no lock on the door. But a sign on the door reminds people to knock before they enter.
At Ranger Hole, the interpretive trail is worth the very quick detour. The old fishing hole makes for a nice picnic spot. There are about three or four overviews of the hole, each easily accessible from the trail. One faces the southwest and makes for a warm picnic spot.
Murhut Falls Trail starts on a boring decommissioned logging road but quickly gives way to a more scenic hiking trail. The air cools noticeably the last few hundred feet as you approach the falls, which right now are glorious.
We saw all of four people: a father and son at the first hike and a friendly older couple with their dog at the second hike. Otherwise, we had both hikes to ourselves. Well worth the drive.
As usual, Gibson took photos and I shot video (see below).
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