|  | Date of Hike: | Tuesday, July 4, 2017 | 
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|  | Parking/Access Road Notes: | Lots of parking available when I arrived at 7AM.  Still lots of open spots when I returned at 1PM. | 
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|  | Surface Conditions: | Dry Trail, Mud - Significant | 
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|  | Water Crossing Notes: | I had to wade (almost knee deep) across the first water crossing.  Cold water was a bit brisk on my ascent, but felt wonderful on my descent.  
I suspect the water levels are still running high because of the torrential rains on Saturday.
All other crossings were no problem. | 
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|  | Trail Maintenance Notes: | Trail maintenance has been done in many places at it shows (nice work folks).  
A lot of mud on the lower section of the trail.  At first, I just politely hopped around/over it, but that got annoying after a mile. | 
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|  | Dog-Related Notes: | A few friendly encounters.  Good pups. | 
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|  | Bugs: | Mosquitos.  LOTS of them!!!  And they were extremely motivated to suck my blood. | 
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