Got to the trail head about 10:30 for a quick up-and-down. Conditions were perfect - warm but not too hot, not too crowded even being a Saturday in August, and said hi to a few people on the trail. There were a couple groups at the top but it was quiet and there was room to relax a bit and catch my breath before heading down. Rhodys are done for the year, so the scenery is standard late-summer evergreen. There was just enough haze that Rainier was a bit blurry and Helens wasn't visible at all.
I also met the WTA work party on my way up - they were all smiling and enjoying the day along with the hikers. I will definitely keep my eyes open for a chance to volunteer on the trail next time!
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