Flapjack Lakes via North Fork Skokomish River — Thursday, May. 25, 2023

This was a day trip to Flapjack Lakes. I suspected to encounter snow near the lakes, but had no information confirming that, but was prepared. the Blow down trees from last year are still there obstructing the trail, but can be managed. there are several new trees you will need to get around. No snow until you get within a 1/4 mile of the lakes. The trail from this point is totally snow covered, at least 3-4ft. This section of the trail provides a path for water runoff, but currently invisible to hikers Beware of thin snow in places as you ascend. It's possible to fall through as melting progresses, there was evidence of others who do so. I was able to use some snow bridges over downed trees and across, what my past Gains GPS tracks indicated was the trail. The snow is melting so be careful. About 50%of the lakes are covered with snow/soft ice as is the surrounding area.