Hobart - Middle Tiger Railroad Trail, Middle Tiger — Saturday, Apr. 8, 2023

Out on this soggy day up to Tiger. Parked between 2 other cars in the legitimate spots along SE Tiger Mt Rd. Headed up West Side Road at first without a raincoat, but soon conceded the light rain would eventually soak me. It started raining more within 20 min and never let up anyway. Arrived to the TH for Middle Tiger and read the trail closure sign, which had no specific dates. I guess the DNR website may post as they get closer. Headed onto Hobart Middle Tiger RR and soon saw both pink and blue ribbons on trees - not sure of the significance. Trail was in its usual wet condition with a few muddy spots. Snow above 1600 ft, but nothing more than a wet 4-5 inches at its worst and for no more than 50 feet. We didn't bother attempting to cross Fifteenmile Creek with the water level looking pretty high. Jumped onto TMT and headed up to the junction with 15-Mile RR Grade. A bit more snow on TMT and some slick inclines, but no traction needed here. Saw 1 person the whole day until we got back near the car then one runner and a biker.