This is the same trail I backpacked with Linda back in February. Back then, we set up camp at Herman Camp, the first camp site in the trail. On a day hike we went up to Casey Creek where we found snow. This time, the original idea was to go all the way to Noble Camp, the fourth campsite after passing Herman, Casey and Cedar Swamp. The first part of the trail was the same we did back then with different colors. Now it’s a lot greener with lots of wild flowers. Creeks were bringing down a lot more water than in February. After a short stop at Casey creek for lunch, we continued up and entered the old growth forest part of the trail. This section is basically forests that have never been logged with Douglas firs, Hemlocks, Noble firs and Cedars of incredible size. You’ll see a couple of pictures were we look really small against the trees. After passing numerous creeks and falls and climbing nearly 2600 feet, we got to Cedar Swamp. We encountered some hikers coming back down that told us that beyond that point, the trail was covered in snow which we confirmed. We also found that the complete Cedar Swamp campsite was already taken by boy scouts. At that point we decided to backtrack a bit and go of the trail looking for possible spots to camp out. We found the perfect spot clear off the trail, with enough flat spots and space to build a fire. Saturday’s weather was so hot that during the night, temperatures didn’t go very low. It was a great night. On Sunday we had originally thought of doing a loop and coming back down via the Nick Eaton Trail but since I was not feeling very well, we did the same trail back. Weather was nice and not as hot as Saturday so the whole hike back was very enjoyable. We did not get to Noble Camp, but that doesn’t take it of the list.
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