This easy hike is always best on a cloudy day. Yesterday we had an unusual summer rain that dumped 2-3 inches in this watershed. The Middle Fork flow rate increased 10 fold compared to the same time just 24 hours ago!

There are two trailhead parking areas, one of which has a vault toilet.

We ran into a mountains to sound work party at the no-toilet trailhead and they warned us to watch out for tiny frogs.... They weren't kidding! There were hundreds of the tinniest frogs all over the place. We had to be very careful where we stepped as they hopped out of the way. If you have frog fear, do not hike here for at least a while. Mosquitos made an appearance as well but weren't terrible. Other than the work party at the trailhead, we had the trail all to ourselves.

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Great little trail. Mostly flat and perfect for a quick walk around a beautiful area. Bugs were present and would recommend repellent. Mosquitoes were an issue as were a few very angry flies. The trail was covered in hundreds of little black baby frogs from the surrounding wetlands. They would move around your steps and were the size of crickets. Plenty of small black snakes were also sun basking on areas along the trail edge as well. You can hear them scurry away from the trail. Great little river access as well. Some incredible stumps from great trees long cut down. Would recommend if you are in the area.

This was a great, short hike to do with kids! We had lots of nature to explore around the trail and ample berries to eat (salmon berries & thimbleberries). It was great taking a day off to recharge our vitamin N (for nature) in an easy, rewarding way. Afterwards, we walked down to the river to have a relaxing picnic lunch and play in the shallows. Would highly recommend, especially for those with little people :)

Hiked Oxbow for a short weekend day hike with kids.  Great trail for young ones as it is very flat and not too long.  

Wildflowers are in full bloom, and berries are starting to ripen.  Strawberries were ripe on the trail near the river and salmonberries along the trail are getting there.  Thimbleberries have bloomed but probably have another month.