We were day-hiking from Seattle and this was the closest "Big Tree" hike we could get to. Completely worth the drive up - which was also breathtaking. We hiked almost to the shelter and back - pretty easy and very beautiful! The trees were majestic and the view of nearby peaks were stunning. Also, during most of the hike there were zero human sounds - just nature's silence.
There is a toilet at the trail head. The road is rough, but we were in a sedan, took it slow, and had no issues. The parking is a bit confusing. When you are on the forest road you will see the sign for North Fork Sauk River Trail on your left, a small parking area on your right, and a road going up to the left of the sign. Go up that road and there is parking and the toilet right at the actual trailhead.
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