We had a pleasant after work hike up the Highpoint and TMT trails to W. Tiger 2 and continued on the road to W. Tiger 1. We returned via the Preston Trail and Dwight's Way. Though muddy in spots, all the trails were in good shape. We saw a number of trillium in bloom at lower elevations, especially along Dwight's Way. The sign announcing Fred's Corner was missing, but we did see both the Ruth's Cove and Tom's Crossing signs. Along the TMT was a huge trail bridge that seemed a little out of character. A short ways before this bridge we caught a glimpse of Mt. Baker through the trees. From Tiger 2 to 1 we had a great view of Mt. Rainier. On the way up we noticed an old mountain bike track on the Highpoint Trail which was signed hikers only. Later on Dwight's Way we encountered two mountain bikers. Of course they said they didn't see any hiker only signs. But we did. Where the Highpoint Trail leaves the powerline corridor was a hiker only sign which was partly obscured by a fern (which we trimmed back). The hiker only sign at the trailhead has been vandalized but one could still make out the message.
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