Trail report week of May 27...encounter with a legendary hiker

Muddy conditions have returned to Port Gamble trails. In particular, Forbidden Forest off PG Road 1000 has some areas with a fair number of mudholes. The lower section of Fun Forest aka "Hope" off Rd 1000 also has a few muddy spots. Today, I met Barefoot Jake, a legendary hiker/ trailrunner from the Olympic Peninsula. We didn't meet on a trail, but at the second-best destination on the planet: a brewery (Hood Canal brewery and tasting room) where he was planning an upcoming trail adventure with Tim, aka Nivaun. I look up to both of these guys for their epic adventuring and dogged determination to live as much of their lives on the trail as they can. I hope I can get to know Jake better and pass some miles with both of these great guys this summer / fall. Upcoming event on the Port Gamble trails to be aware of:

Saturday and Sunday June 9-10 NW Adventure Sports Festival

Trail encounters this week:

• Hike Wed. 90 minutes with Tia, from PG Gate 1 near the town of Port Gamble with 20-lb pack.
• Hike Thur. 70 minutes with Jason and Tia, from PG Gate 2 with 7-lb pack.