A real gem, and improving!
No signage yet at the parking lot, which is shared with the Jennifer Dunn trail (posted No Bikes). The first mile or so is under constructio, diligently being converted/improved from abandoned forrest road to singlettack, but is very ridable, mostly level with a few easy creek crossings. After that, the route starts a few long swithbacks up the ridge along a slightly more mature singlettack to a lovely viewpoint. Weather was perfect, with nice views south across the Skykomish valley. After this, the trail becomes purpose-built fast twisty singlettack through the trees...a slow, grueling climb towards the ridgetop, but a blast on the way back down. The last 1/4 mile or so is a fairly primitive still, but mostly flat, tracking across a dramatic, extremely steep-sloped meadow of ferns and fat ripe Blueberries, with a nice bench at the end of the currently-improved trail. About 2hrs climb to the top, :45+ down. The entire trail is in excellent, brush-free condition, and the trail crew is doing an oustanding job! Get out and ride this trail!