The forest service road in from Hoodsport was bumpy, but not the worst I've seen it. There were some funny homemade signs demanding people drive 5 MPH posted; those were ignored. I arrived at the trailhead at 8:30 a.m. There were only 10 cars in the parking lot. The temperature was slightly warmer than in Hoodsport; that was a first for me. The pit toilets at the trailhead were open.
The trail was in GREAT condition. Thank you to the volunteers who have worked on it. I only went about 2 or 2.5 miles, because I'm recovering from a foot injury. On the outward bound hike I saw zero other hikers. That as a first for me. On the return leg I passed 16 hikers. Everyone was friendly. The trail was free of litter. After a week of rain, the river was running higher than during the summer, but nothing approaching spring depths.
Upon my return to the parking lot it was nearly full. While a short hike, it was great to get out.
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