We couldn't show up at Soda Springs Campground until 2:00, so we burned some time and met at the Union Creek trailhead at 10:30 for a quick photography-oriented hike. The footbridge at the first creek crossing is out. There's a fairly wide tree to cross about 10 yards back, or you can do some stone-hopping. The creek was about shin-high at it's deepest. No major blowdown and the trail's in good shape. I think we saw four people all day.
After setting up camp and greeting others we went to Whistlin' Jack Lodge in Cliffdell for dinner. They were very kind to a dozen unannounced sweaty hikers, and we enjoyed a great meal served by the best waitress ever! I highly recommend the elk steak medallions and bumbleberry pie. Not so much the $4.59/gallon last-chance gas!
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