Got to the trailhead at 10AM-ish. The unpaved drive to the trailhead is long (around 11-12 miles) but not as bumpy or rocky as other ones that I've experienced. The unpaved section leading up to the Climbers’ Bivouac at Mt. St Helens was much more rough for example. Sedans can definitely clear this terrain.

At the trailhead, the parking lot was completely full, but there was plenty of parking on the road leading up to the lot. There were clear views of the surrounding mountains. Folks weren't lying when they said that the views at the trailhead were jaw-dropping. Both toilets at the trailhead were clean and stocked with toilet paper and hand sanitizer.

As for the trail itself, there were some muddy parts in the forested section but was overall well-maintained. This section is shaded for the most part with some patches of sun exposure. Luckily, we had some clouds to help provide some relief from the sun.

After getting through the 35 or some switchbacks in the forested area, we reached the exposed boulder field, where we spotted some wildlife! We spotted a bear and her cub below the trail, along with a pika.

Amazing hike and hope to do Sahale Arm in the future.

Beautiful hike with low hanging clouds in the morning but cleared up to sunshine once we cleared the switch backs. Saw 5+ marmots and a bunch of chipmunks on the trail. I recommend using a higher clearance or AWD/4WD vehicle for getting up to this trail head. ~10 miles is on gravel with some of the road getting a bit bumpy. A FWD vehicle could probably make it but not recommended if avoidable. 

You won't find parking at the trail head if you arrive after 8:30am. You'll have to park along the road. 

Trail can get pretty busy on the weekends. I highly recommend going past Cascade Pass up to Doubtful Lake, stunning view of the glacier!! 

Lovely hike! It was pretty cloudy and the top of the mountains were covered, but I still thought it was beautiful. Definitely want to come back on a clear day though!

The road into the hike is gravel, and is very bumpy. It would be beneficial to have a car with decent clearance. 

We started around 3 pm on Sunday, and many people were leaving at that point. The trail did not feel overwhelmingly busy. The weather was pretty temperate during the majority of the hike, but when we left the trees and got to the more exposed path, it just got freezing. Definitely bring a windbreaker!

I definitely want to come back with more time to do the sahale arm, I hear it's stunning!

We finished in about 4 hours.

Amazing view at top, though trail was fairly muddy in spots probably from recent rain - many members of our party fully stepped into mud at times. Some wildflowers at the top of the hike which was cool to see. Arrived around 10 and parked .3 miles from trailhead, though it had rained overnight and was still cloudy probably reducing crowds.

This was and easy hike for me. The sign says 3.7 miles one way and my watch says 4 miles when we reached to the destination. There is toilet up there so that was unexpectedly nice. A few more trails up above if you are willing to explore. The ride was beautiful but the gravel was insanely dangerous. My jeep wrangler’s tire skidded miles and miles in that gravel which was dangerous because right next to the road is a cliff. Tons of waterfalls and the view is so stunning. No bugs, bunch of blue berries and raspberries on the trails. Loose rocks and big roots in some area but nothing to worry because it really is and easy trail to navigate. Not much of an incline with a view like that is soooo worth the trip. Enjoy!