August 19 to August 21, 2011 36.5 miles 5,000 feet gained 2 nights
My father and I hiked this amazing trail together. It was the first backpacking either of us had done since I was little. We left the Hoh Visitor center around 11:00 A.M. (My advice, try and leave earlier) and walked all the way to Martin Creek (14.7 miles) on the first day. The first 12.4 miles of this trail are pretty flat as you work your way up the Hoh R...