We were camped at lake Cushman and looking for a moderate hike before heading out on the lake to swim and kayak. The Big Creek trail was perfect. Only a mile or so up the road, from the camp, too.
We hiked the clockwise route. Hitting the trailhead about 10:00. As other reviewers have noted, this hike is delightful. Well signed, mostly a gentle uphill, smooth and very well maintained trail up to the waterfalls and gentle back down. Lovely second growth forest, with some old stumps left from the trees that were once there. Many new bridges crossing the waterfalls and ravines.
Our weather was perfect, mid 60s to start and mid 70s to finish. Next time we will either take the spur to the view spot or head all the way up to Mt Ellinor.
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