Sat June 16th: Hiked the looped pretty much as described in Field Guide. Descent on Gumjuwac east of FR 3550 is faint in places with some blowdown. Nothing too serious but trail could use a little TLC. Nice flowers.
Got down to Badger Creek Trail and headed up towards the lake. This trail much better shape.
At lake a handful of parties fishing and camping. Had lunch and finished the loop with nice ascent on Divide Trail. Lots of nice springs punching out of the hillsides.
Besides the folks at the lake only passed one couple on the trail. Took 35 back down to Hood River and passed the Maddening Crowds at Tamawanas Falls TH.
This is a good hike when it's not too hot.