I can relate Ryan. I've done a number of one day trips from Cedar Mill (west of P-town) all the way up to the Hoh and others on the outer Pen, the previous couple of years. I started at about 2 a.m. in order to meet Oly friends at Monty Square, and on to the outer OP. Then I have to drink several cups of coffee to stay awake driving back home, by about 9 to 10 p.m. LONG days - but like you said, worth it. I haven't been able to do it this year because of the tail injury. But I have a ride up to the Sauk soon. Overnighter for 2 days fishing. I think that's the much better way to do the long trips, to reduce the chances of falling asleep at the wheel, and get in some more fishin!