I did this hike in grade 11. Right when it opened in a class trip. I can pinpoint the timing pretty precisely - I heard about the Chernobyl disaster after get

I did this hike in grade 11. Right when it opened in a class trip. I can pinpoint the timing pretty precisely - I heard about the Chernobyl disaster after getting back. Also I bought rubber gumboots for the trail. Highly recommended. It is truly beautiful. If you've never visited the Pacific Northwest, you should.