Chris went hiking April 20, 2013 12.5 miles 1,250 feet gained
Now is the time to go up to the Lewis River. The river is flowing really nicely right now, and even on a Saturday, there were very few people there—I don't think people realize it's melted out.
I hit a few spots I haven't done before—the Big Creek Falls trail, the trails between the main falls, and a smidge of Quartz Creek. The overlook at Big Creek Falls was decimated by a tree, and it's not clear how structurally sound the platform is, so I didn't give it a chance. When going to Big Creek, be sure to take the trail out to the ridge—there's a very nice view of the Lewis River and some unnamed falls across the way.
Upper Falls was flowing very nicely. Also, be sure to check out Quartz Creek. I want to come back to that area when I have more time—it has a very Olympics-y feel to it.
Also—Curly Creek Road is open!