Some Mud, Fallen Trees - So many spider webs, especially on the first overgrown section of trail, but an awesome hike. The short out and back to the South Harper Falls takes a right shortly after going down the yellow blazed trail, if you start going steeply downhill you've gone too far. also recommend turning left up Harper's Creek toward the end of the loop to stop for a dip at Harper's Creek falls

Some Mud, Fallen Trees: Lots of downed trees on the Linville trail (west side).

Muddy - It rained 8/5 while I was there. The trail was very muddy in places. One small part was a giant puddle. Still very passable

Very overgrown in sections along the ridge line. Bushwhacking adventures ahead.