We woke to the sound of a hard rain pounding on the RV roof today, and read that the forecast was for the rain to dissipate to showers after noon. We set out at 11:00 with that expectation. By the time we got to our first choice trail, it was still raining and 50 degrees, and the trailhead looked very muddy with giant puddles. OK. We didn't mind hiking in the rain, but wading through water was not on our agenda. So, we chose another trail, threw on our ponchos and set out. The weather stations got it wrong. The rain let up only as we got back to the car. The hike took us up a gradual incline along the Middle Prong of the Little River that was swollen with the rains of the day. The noise from the cascading river was deafening and there were waterfalls and white water all along the length of the trail. Huge stands of rhododendron lined the river. It was a nice hike, and although there were some muddy spots, we didn't have to wade through any serious water. Even so, our shoes were soaked by the time we finished.
Photos are here:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/2TBHSY1M3oUQGtz6A
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