Some hikers are finding this spring very frustrating, with a snowpack that might last well into summer. The lack of snow-free trails has dampened my motivation, with many access roads to favorite hikes still closed. Other than desert hikes, there’s not much available east of the mountains, either. The Olympics aren’t much better. The Hoodsport Ranger Station reports that many trails and roads at lower elevations are still covered by snow.
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