Day One: weather - sunny with cloudy periods. Great campsite and campfire at the end. Not as muddy as most report indicated because of low rainfall this spring/ summer. This is the longest section of inland trail and is considered by most to be the most challenging portion of the entire oute. The trail reaches its maximum elevation of 225m along this section and passes mainly through upland bog ecosystems. This section provides sensitive habitats for amphibians, fish and invertebrates so please stay on the trail to avoid increased erosion and damage. There are stretches of boardwalk, but expect to be climbing up, over and around tree roots and stumps and through very muddy sections. Three tent pads, a food cache, and a pit toilet are located on the hillside above the trailhead at Shushartie Bay; however, there is no water source at Shushartie Bay. If you are hiking from Skinner Creek, fill up your water bottles there. There is a designated campsite at Skinner Creek with a pit toilet and food cache. There are no tent platforms but beach camping is possible. Skinner Creek is the only good water source along this section of trail.