Harmony Falls — Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009

South Cascades > Mount St. Helens

We took our 6 year old down to Spirit Lake on this trail. Yes, it is fairly steep at the beginning, but with rest stops he had no problem. this trail sure has changed since the last time we were here, almost 6 years ago. The whole beginning of the trail is now shaded. The pumice plane is open and it would get hot if the temp is hot. Seeing the logs on the water is a very earie and cool site. I highly recommend this hike, which is a little over 2 miles. The one thing that I do have to say is please people, STAY ON THE MARKED TRAIL!!! This is a very fragile environment and your walking off trail to take "that perfect" picture is not helping. Yes, the signs do apply to you. Please think about what you are teacing your children when you don't listen to the signs or rangers.