Kind of a lackluster hike this day as we did the Lady Slipper Loop as well as went through the Old Growth Grove. The road noise kind of took away from the experience as did the wedding party scheduled for that day. Also, I guess a group of people reserved the campground and while we were able to use the vault toilets there, I think it was because a park ranger was picking up garbage and had opened the gate. Otherwise, when we returned from our hike the gate was closed. The portapotty at the trailhead is gone, so plan on using the restrooms across the street if needed and the campground is reserved.
Lastly, there was a sign stating a cougar and a black bear and cub had been spotted. That sign was posted for at least 2 weeks but we still brought bear mace just in case.
Overall, I think it would have been a better experience during the off season.
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