Mount Townsend — Saturday, Jul. 19, 2008

Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal

Went up Mount Townsend trail yesterday and it was more than worth the effort. After reading a trail report on wta.org about hiking in the evening, we waited until about 3 to start our ascent. We went slowly since it was our first hike of the season with any elevation gain. There are parts that are steep and grueling, but then you get into the wildflowers and it is wonderful! The rhodies are done blooming, but the wildflowers higher up are in full force. We did pass a lot of other hikers, but they were all on their way down. By the time we got to the southern summit at almost 6pm, there was just one couple up there. They left soon after and we had the place to ourselves for a bit. Go soon, while the wildflowers are still doing their thing!