I have heard many good things about this trail, and now I can say for myself that they were all true. I thoroughly enjoyed the Boulder River Trail. As we walked up the trial, we could hear the river getting closer by the gentle rumbling of the water. Although the river is accessable in many places, it was the falls that were particularly interesting and accessable. We sat and watched the falls for a few minutes, and were mesmerized by the flowing water, before heading out to the end of the trail. There were many downed trees across the trail to climb over and under, and one rock slide to climb over. They were all manageable with little effort, although our dogs required assistance to get over the rock slide. We didn't want to let them do a bypass on their own, as there were other dogs on the trail as well. There was a good number of places tht snow was still on the trail, but was not an obstacle, only an enjoyable excuse for an occasional snowball fight! Overall a great trip, with only a sprinkle of rain, despite the predictions of showers...

A great hike in the rain. The river and it's tributaries were roaring. No-name falls was an awesome spectacle in part because of the intimacy with which you can experience it. Work your way over to right between the forks of the falls, look up and just absorb the soul-cleansing sights and sounds. Some large, rocky pieces of the hillside have partially blocked the trail right at the falls. A short scramble is required. The road in was snow-free and the trail was a little muddy and wet at first, with some small snow patches later. We saw no one else there from 3pm to 7pm.

It's Sunday, March 10th The skies are threatening and the weathermen are panicing so I chicken out on a real hike and opt for the Boulder River Trail. There has been snow in the last few days, so early in the morning the roads are iffy for a passenger car but fine for an AWD vehicle or 4x4. The trail is snow covered all the way to Boulder Ford (four miles), but packed and easily walked. No snowshoes needed. The river is churning, the falls of water are abundant and the water is an icy turqoise today. Not many people out, but some of the tracks in the snow indicate lots of dogs taking their hiking buddies up and down the trails, with their paths crossed on occasion by less domesticated creatures including cat and deer. By the time I was coming back down, the snow was melting quickly, but not draining at a similar pace. Wear good boots. In brief: Quiet, snow-covered and slushy trail with a handful of easily bypassed blowdowns along a pretty, churning little river.

We hit the trail early Saturday morning. The snow was fairly heavy from the night before and we didn't dare drive to the trail head in our little Toyota. We parked at French Creek and hiked the 3 miles to the Trail Head. By noon, enough larger 4x4s had driven through that smaller vehicles could easily get through. There were a few blow downs but nothing that posed a problem. Right after the falls, there was a landslide that left several large boulders on the trail that needs to be climbed over but again no problems. There was only one couple ahead of us, so we were often blazing the trail in fresh snow. Lots of fun and unusual for this hike. The falls were great and there were lost of icicles hanging from the various cliffs along the trail. We had a blast, it was a great day for Boulder River.

Hiked with my buddy Doug up the Boulder River trail, perhaps two miles. Some slush on the road but not a problem. Two cars already there when we arrived. The first mile of trail is standing water and slush with stretches of bare dirt and mud. My toes got plenty wet but Dougs new boots kept his feet dry. There was a blowdown that required stooping and a little clambering. The second mile was more snowy but obvious and not difficult or very slick. A great winter hike on a drizzly, misty day. Big trees were gorgeous and the waterfalls impressive. This was my second time and heck, I'd go again. -Dox