I've been to the lower edges of Spray Park with my younger kids a few times before, but this was the first time I've hiked all the way through to the top, and they're not kidding...it just gets better the farther you go!
Flowers are well-past their prime and there aren't many berries to speak of (although there are plenty of them scattered along the way), but this hike was all about the scenery and the wild critters....oh, and playing in the last patch of snow at the top!
Bear, deer, jays, marmots, frogs...
Not gonna lie, this hike is pretty strenuous. But take your time and enjoy. It is worth it! Plenty of creeks still flowing to cool yourself off along the way, but things are all dried up up in the meadows.
Be aware: the parking lot and campground was FULL!! Cars were parked along the road over a mile away from the trailhead. Be patient and drive slowly, please. Lots of dust.
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