Prior to reaching the trailhead, about 3 miles away, we encountered a rock slide on the roadway. We cleared enough rocks to maneuver through and continued on the way.

Because of this obstacle, there was only one other car at the trailhead.

Overall the trail condition was good considering all the weather systems that have come through recently. We turned around at just over 3 miles due to a stream being too hike to cross without a bridge. (Pictures included of some obstacles)

Road/trailhead:
We got to the trailhead around 10am - the road had some rocks across it in a few areas, but we were able to navigate around them. The toilet at the trailhead was open.

Trail:
We hiked in about 5 miles before turning around. Most of the trail is in lovely condition, but there are a few obstacles. There were 2 water crossings on logs - first one on a big log that was a little slippery from ice, and then one over two small wobbly partially submerged logs - we were able to cross without getting our feet wet! Poles were helpful balance for this. We then hit a section with big blowdowns obscuring the trail for maybe 30 feet, and we were able to either take a detour around it or scramble through the fallen trees/branches. I unfortunately failed to photograph any of the obstacles. We hit small patches of snow but were fine in just boots. A lovely forest hike with occasional partial river views!

We hiked to Camp Comfort and back. There was no snow anywhere. The trail was in good condition, but there were the usual creeks across the trail to navigate through or over. Hiking poles were helpful. The toilet at the trailhead was clean and stocked.

We arrived at the upper trailhead at 9am to 3 cars ahead of us for this “first day” hike.  Stopped at the privy located at the lower trailhead on the way up.  It is in decent shape and was stocked (although I never count on that).

Road conditions:  Skokomish valley road is prone to flooding in the valley.  After several days of minimal rain, there were only a few spots with standing water.  Easily avoided.  Once you turn onto Forest Road 23, the road is mostly paved with exception of about 1.5 miles of dirt road that is badly pot-holed.  Should be doable for any vehicle with care.

Trail:  the trail has been re-routed farther away from the river since I was there last so much more a “beautiful walk in the woods” than a hike along the river.  The trail was not heavily trafficked with people or dogs and I saw no garbage at all.

There were 3 significant creek crossings that are deep enough to go over the top of boots if not careful.  With waterproof boots and gaiters, I was able to walk through them without concern.  

We got to trailhead around 10:30 AM Saturday and were the first at trailhead. There is a pit toilet at TH that was fully stocked with toilet paper. On the drive in to TH, there was some flooding on W Skokomish Valley Rd but they were passable. The TH had a thin layer of snow covering, but I imagine it'll melt with the rain and warmer weather we are getting right now. 

The trail was a mix of snow free, and then some snow and slush. We got about 2 miles in before we turned around. Not much river views those first two miles, but beautiful old growth forest walk. Our friends went about 1/2 mile further and turned around. 

When we got back to TH, there 5-6 more cars parked.