Amazing, huge old growth -- cedars, hemlocks and firs. Wildflowers are just starting, not flashy but a wide variety. Many butterflies and birds plus a bear taking his time crossing the road on the way out. And such an easy hike for great old growth! We hiked in 4 miles in and had lunch by rushing, rocky Red Creek. The trail parallels the Sauk River and is smooth and flat with a few easy ups and downs. Big thanks to the WTA crew out doing trail maintenance!
The only downside is a grinding hour-plus drive up to the trailhead from Darrington with 20 miles of never-ending huge, deep, unavoidable potholes. Our solid SUV was OK but the road could damage a lower clearance vehicle.
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