Hiked Ape Canyon today. Temps were in the mid 60s, few bugs, and fewer people. Views were stupendous at the top - Mt Rainier, Adams and Hood were all visible.
GAIA reported 9.7 miles RT and ~1,800' gain. At the intersection with the Loowit Trail at 4,175' there isn't much snow across the trail except for two small sections at the very top which were easy to cross. Also, at the top, as you approach the intersection with Loowit, part of the trail has broken away at a very steep section of the trail. Be cautious if you go up and over or across the trail. On the trail there are three downed trees that are large and may need help getting over.
We saw mountain bike tracks on the upper section where the trail has been broken up and is rutted. When we returned to the parking lot we saw six bikers getting ready to ride up the trail tomorrow. We also saw two people with a dog heading up the trail.
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