Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
2930 Wetmore Ave.
Suite 3A
Everett, WA
98201
(425) 783-6000
(800) 627-0062
Outdoor
Recreation
Information
(206) 470-4060 |
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FOREST ROAD & TRAIL CONDITIONS
The following reports are kept current through forest visitor reports. Please
call ranger stations to give your
report after your hike, send Email, or use our comment form.
Please contact the Ranger District or
Visitor Center offices for detailed conditions.
Road & Trail Status Definitions
- OPEN - No restrictions, forest visitors can drive the road or hike the trail.
- PARTIAL - Forest visitors can only dirve part of the road or hike part of the trail because of snow, trail damage, wildlife closures, etc. somewhere ahead on the trail.
- CLOSED - Road or trail closed because of forest closures, wildlife closure, road damage, gates or barriers. Forest visitors can not drive any part of the road or hike any part of the trail.
- SNOW - Road or trail is snow covered but still open.
- INACCESSIBLE - Road or trail not reachable because of road damage or closures on roads or trails leading to it.
NOTE: To open or close a report section, click on the green arrow.
Road Conditions
Mt. Baker Highway (State Route 542)
Heather Meadows / North Fork Nooksack
Road |
Current Status |
Additional Information |
Surface / Lanes |
3040
Church Mountain |
01/14/2009: SNOW |
Rough road. Closed at MP 0.5, due to flood damage (2.1 miles from trailhead). |
Gravel
One Lane |
3060
Welcome Pass |
01/14/2009: SNOW |
|
Gravel
One Lane |
3065
Twin Lakes |
01/14/2009: SNOW |
High Clearance Needed. 4X4 recommended at MP 4.5 (as of 7/31/08). |
Gravel
One Lane |
3070
Razorhone |
01/14/2009: SNOW |
Sno-Park permit required.
Vehicles park at Sno-Park. |
Gravel
One Lane |
3071
Anderson Creek |
01/14/2009: SNOW PARTIAL |
Sno-Park permit required.
Vehicles park at Sno-Park. |
Gravel
One Lane |
3075
White Salmon |
01/14/2009: SNOW |
|
Gravel
One Lane |
31
Canyon Creek |
01/14/2009: SNOW |
Snowmobile Recreation
Sno-Park permit required.
Vehicles park at Sno-Park. |
Paved/Gravel
One lane |
3120
West Church |
01/14/2009: SNOW |
Snowmobile Recreation
Sno-Park permit required.
Vehicles park at Sno-Park.
Seasonal wildlife closure 12/25 - 4/15 at MP 0.05. |
Gravel
One Lane |
3140
Canyon Ridge |
01/14/2009: SNOW |
Snowmobile Recreation
Sno-Park permit required.
Vehicles park at Sno-Park. |
Gravel
One Lane |
3160
Whistler Creek |
01/14/2009: SNOW |
CLOSED at MP 0.3, due to road damage.
|
Gravel
One Lane |
3170
Bear Paw Road |
01/14/2009: SNOW |
Snowmobile Recreation
Sno-Park permit required.
Vehicles park at Sno-Park. |
Gravel
One Lane |
32
Hannegan |
01/14/2009: SNOW |
Sno-Park permit required.
Vehicles park at Sno-Park.
Dog Friendly snow trail.
Summer Information: Open to passenger cars to Goat Mountain Trailhead. Low clearance not recommended at MP 3.4 to reach Hannegan Pass parking lot at MP5. Use caution beyond MP 3.0. Road is rough at water crossings. No wide vehicles past MP 0.2. |
Gravel
One Lane |
33
Wells Creek |
01/14/2009: SNOW |
High clearance vehicle recommended past Bar Creek MP 5.
Yearly seasonal wildlife closure 11/1 - 7/1 at Milepost 0.8. |
Gravel
One Lane |
34
Nooksack Rd/Trail |
01/14/2009: SNOW |
|
Gravel
One Lane |
36
Grouse Butte |
01/14/2009: SNOW |
|
Gravel
One Lane |
3620
Rocky Creek |
01/14/2009: UNKNOWN |
|
Gravel
One Lane |
37
Deadhorse |
01/14/2009: SNOW |
CLOSED at MP 8.0, road damage. |
Gravel
One Lane |
38
Middle Fork Nooksack |
01/14/2009: CLOSED |
Seasonal closure December 1 - June 15 at MP 9.9. |
Gravel
One Lane |
39
Glacier Creek |
01/14/2009: PARTIAL |
EXTREME CAUTION at MP 3.3 on Road #39, Glacier Creek RD. WASHOUT.
Snowmobile Recreation
Sno-park permit required.
Vehicles park at Sno-park. |
Paved/Gravel
Two/One Lanes |
3910
Thompson Creek |
01/14/2009: SNOW |
|
Gravel
One Lane |
SR 542
State Route 542 |
01/14/2009: SNOW PARTIAL
Check for Traffic Alerts and Slowdowns on the WA State DOT website. |
Closed at MP 54.7 North of Mt. Baker Ski Area near the parking lot of Bagley and Chain Lakes Trailhead.
MP 28. Boulder Creek Crossing - Expect one lane with traffic signal delays.
Dial 511 for current road conditions (WSDOT) or call 1-800-695-7623.
Visit WA State DOT web site for up-to-date information. |
Paved
Two Lanes |
Baker Lake Road (Forest Road #11)
Baker Lake / Middle Fork Nooksack
Road |
Current Status |
Additional Information |
Surface / Lanes |
11
Baker Lake Road |
01/14/2009: CLOSED |
Temporary Closure due to mud slides and water over road.
Emergency or Official Access – ONLY-. |
Paved/Gravel
Two/One Lanes |
1102
Sulphur Point |
CLOSED |
Permanent Wildlife Closure |
NA |
1106
East Bank |
01/14/2009: SNOW |
Connector road across dam to 1107. |
Gravel
One Lane |
1107 / 1107022
Anderson/Watson Lakes |
01/14/2009: SNOW |
Snowmobile Recreation
Sno-Park permit required.
Vehicles park at Sno-Park. |
Gravel
One Lane |
1122 / 1122011
Lower Sandy Creek |
01/14/2009: SNOW |
|
Gravel
One Lane |
1124
Sandy Creek |
01/14/2009: CLOSED |
Closed to motorized access. |
Gravel
One Lane |
1130
Marten Lake |
01/14/2009: SNOW |
Closed at MP 1.55. Gated, unsafe for travel beyond, culvert replacement. |
Gravel
One Lane |
1131
Boulder Ridge |
01/14/2009: SNOW |
|
Gravel
One Lane |
1144
Morovitz Creek |
01/14/2009: SNOW |
Open to MP 3.1, hot springs.
Closed at MP 3.3. |
Gravel
One Lane |
1152 / 1152014
Shannon Creek |
01/14/2009: SNOW |
|
Gravel
One Lane |
1160
Shuksan Creek / East Shannon |
CLOSED |
Flood Damage - Permanent Closure.
4.7 mile walk to Shuksan Lake trailhead. |
Gravel
One Lane |
12
Loomis-Nooksack |
01/14/2009: SNOW |
Snowmobile Recreation
Sno-Park permit required.
Vehicles park at Sno-Park.
Seasonal Gate Closed November 1 to July 1 at MP 7 (6.4 miles before Pioneer Camp Trail Head).
Gated at MP 13.9 past the junction of Pioneer Camp Trailhead. Road segment will be limited to maintenance of a Snotel site by Whatcom County. |
Gravel
One Lane |
1230
Blue Lake |
01/14/2009: SNOW |
Snowmobile Recreation
Sno-Park permit required.
Vehicles park at Sno-Park. |
Gravel
One Lane |
13
Schreibers Meadow |
01/14/2009: SNOW |
Snowmobile Recreation
Sno-Park permit required.
Vehicles park at Sno-Park. |
Gravel
One Lane |
1303
Dillard Ridge |
CLOSED |
Permanent Wildlife Closure |
NA |
State Route 20
North Cascades |
CLOSED for the season
|
Find details on the North
Cascades Highway Information Web site.
For pass and highway conditions of this and
other areas, dial 511. |
Paved
Two Lanes |
North Cascades (State Route 20)
Skagit River / Cascade River / Other Areas Accessed from SR20
Road |
Current Status |
Additional Information |
Surface / Lanes |
1030/1036
Sauk Mtn |
01/14/2009: SNOW |
|
Gravel
One Lane |
1050
Diobsud Creek |
01/14/2009: UNKNOWN |
|
Gravel
One Lane |
1060
Bacon Creek |
01/14/2009: SNOW PARTIAL |
Open to bridge at 4 miles, not maintained beyond. |
Gravel
One Lane |
14
Jackman-Thunder |
01/14/2009: SNOW |
Log traffic fist 5 miiles of road. |
Gravel
One Lane |
1420
Thunder Lakes |
01/14/2009: UNKNOWN |
|
Gravel One Lane |
15
Cascade River |
01/14/2009: SNOW PARTIAL |
Road closed to vehicular traffic for the season at the El Dorado Creek parking area (milepost 20). This will allow bridge installation and permanent road repairs. Hikers may walk past the construction site to access Cascade Pass Trailhead (3 miles from road closure), though short delays may be required.
This is a Skagit County Road - contact Skagit County Public Works at 360-336-9400 or at
pw@co.skagit.wa.us. |
Gravel
One Lane |
1540
Sibley CR/Hidden Lk |
01/14/2009: CLOSED |
SNOW |
Gravel
One Lane |
1550
Irene Creek |
01/14/2009: SNOW PARTIAL |
Drivable to MP 1.8, bad water erosion. 4x4 required beyond this point (as of 6/21/08). |
Gravel
One Lane |
1560
Saddle Point |
01/14/2009: UNKNOWN |
|
Gravel
One Lane |
1570
Found Creek (& Kindy) |
01/14/2009: SNOW PARTIAL |
Open to MP 2, rock barriers, road will not reopen beyond this point.
High Clearance required from MP 1.7 to MP 2.0. |
Gravel
One Lane |
1590
South Fork Cascade |
CLOSED
No vehicle access. |
|
Gravel
One Lane |
16
Illabot Creek |
01/14/2009: SNOW |
Brushy (8/10/08) |
Gravel
One Lane |
1610
West Boundary |
01/14/2009: UNKNOWN |
No recent report. |
Gravel
One Lane |
1610-021
Suiattle Mountain |
01/14/2009: CLOSED |
Yearly seasonal wildlife closure 12/1 to 6/1. |
Gravel
One Lane |
1620
Hilt Creek |
01/14/2009: UNKNOWN |
No recent report. High clearance 4x4 recommended. |
Gravel
One Lane |
17
Finney-Cumberland |
01/14/2009: SNOW |
Snowmobile Recreation
Sno-Park permit required.
Vehicles park at Sno-Park.
Rock haul truck traffic on last 2.1 miles of road (Sedro-Woolley side). |
Paved/Gravel
Two/One Lanes |
1705
Gee Creek |
01/14/2009: UNKNOWN |
Gated at MP 8.0. Full-year wildlife closure. |
NA |
1715
Sutter Mountain |
01/14/2009: SNOW |
Snow
Culvert replacement in progress. |
NA |
1720
Gee Point / Gee Lake |
01/14/2009: SNOW |
Snowmobile Recreation
Sno-Park permit required.
Vehicles park at Sno-Park. |
Gravel
One Lane |
1730
Clendenen |
01/14/2009: UNKNOWN |
Culvert replacement in progress. |
Gravel
One Lane |
1775
Claims (Iron Mt.) |
01/14/2009: UNKNOWN |
Gated at MP 10.5. Full-year wildlife closure. |
Gravel
One Lane |
1820
Higgins Creek |
01/14/2009: UNKNOWN |
Gated at MP 3.8. Full-year wildlife closure. |
Gravel
One Lane |
State Route 20
North Cascades |
CLOSED for the season |
Find details on the North
Cascades Highway Information Web site.
For pass and highway conditions of this and
other areas, dial 511. |
Paved
Two Lanes |
Suiattle River Road (Forest Road #26 - Northeast of Darrington)
Access to Glacier Peak Wilderness
Road |
Current Status |
Additional Information |
Surface / Lanes |
25
South Suiattle |
12/18/2008: INACCESSIBLE |
Inaccessible at junction with Road 26 due to Boundary
Bridge road approach flood damage. |
Gravel
One Lane |
2510
Conrad Creek |
12/18/2008: INACCESSIBLE |
Road 25 inaccessible at Boundary Bridge. |
Gravel
One Lane |
26
Suiattle River |
12/18/2008: CLOSED |
Washed out at MP 12.6, MP 13.0, MP 13.5, and MP 20.8.
Log haul along first 4.1 miles; watch for log truck traffic. |
Paved/Gravel
Two/One Lanes |
2640/42
Grade Creek |
12/18/2008: SNOW |
|
Gravel
One Lane |
2660
Tenas Creek |
12/18/2008: INACCESSIBLE |
FS Road 2660 closed at MP 4.2 with bridge damage. Road maintenance in area. Approximately 3 miles to trailhead from road closure. |
Gravel
One Lane |
2680
Green Mtn. |
12/18/2008: INACCESSIBLE |
FS Road 26 closed at MP 12.6, MP 13, MP 13.5 and MP 20.8. |
Gravel
One Lane |
27
Rat Trap Pass |
12/18/2008: INACCESSIBLE |
Road 25 and Road 23 are inaccessible due to flood damage. |
Gravel
One Lane |
2703
Circle Creek |
12/18/2008: INACCESSIBLE |
Road 25 and Road 23 are inaccessible due to flood damage. |
Gravel
One Lane |
Mountain Loop Scenic Byway
Access from either Darrington or Granite Falls
Mountain Loop Highway is now closed at Deer Creek (12/18/08)
Road |
Current Status |
Additional Information |
Surface / Lanes |
18
Segelson |
12/18/2008: SNOW |
Watch for gravel trucks in the first mile. On-going
gravel haul out of Skaglunds pit MP 1.5. |
Gravel
One Lane |
1855
Segelsen Ridge |
12/18/2008: SNOW |
FS Road 1890 closed at Swede Creek. |
Gravel
One Lane |
SL0-5500
Mt. Higgens |
12/18/2008: SNOW |
Watch for logging truck traffic. Road access via C-Post Road which borders state and private land is rough for passenger cars. Road ends at trailhead. Trail is on right past a few trenches. |
Gravel
One Lane |
2000
Mt. Loop Scenic Hwy
Hwy 7 County
Mt. Loop Hwy – Verlot |
12/18/2008: SNOW |
Mt. Loop Rd 2000 is open from Verlot to Darrington.
Check the Snohomish County web site for up-to-date information on seasonal Mountain Loop Highway closures. |
Paved / Two LaneCounty Road first 9.4 miles from
Darrington
Gravel / One Lane next14 miles to Barlow |
2010
French Creek |
12/18/2008: SNOW |
Plenty of potholes.
Located at mile
marker 41 on Hwy 530, 8.2 miles before reaching Darrington. Access
to Boulder River Trailhead. |
Gravel |
2030
Mine |
12/18/2008: CLOSED |
CLOSED from Moose Creek Bridge to the trailhead due to bridge approach damage.
This road takes you to Neiderprum (Whitehorse climbing
route) trailhead. Limited parking at trailhead |
Gravel |
2040
Squire Creek |
12/18/2008: SNOW PARTIAL |
Road damage has closed this road 2 miles from trailhead. Major slide in 2002 took out the road about 3.5 miles
from Darrington. The slide is extremely unstable and should not
be walked on! EXTREME HAZARD! New debris! |
Gravel |
2060
Clear Creek |
12/18/2008: SNOW |
Road is rough. Road mostly clear of avalanche debris and open to trailhead. |
Gravel |
2065
Copper Creek |
12/18/2008: SNOW PARTIAL |
Unknown conditions |
Gravel
One Lane |
2070
Helena Ridge / Murphy Creek |
12/18/2008: SNOW PARTIAL |
|
Gravel
One Lane |
2075 Helena Creek |
12/18/2008: SNOW PARTIAL |
Road is brushy. |
Gravel
One Lane |
2080
Falls Creek |
12/18/2008: CLOSED
Wildlife Closure |
Watch for logging activity along the 2080, 2081, and 2083 roads. Heavy log haul in area. |
Gravel
One Lane |
2081/86
Peek-A-Boo Lake |
12/18/2008: SNOW |
Watch for logging activity along these roads. |
Gravel
One Lane |
2095
Mt. Pugh |
12/18/2008: SNOW |
Road has been cleared of blown down trees.
|
Gravel
One Lane |
2140
Prairie Mtn. |
12/18/2008: SNOW PARTIAL |
Some washout areas at 3/4 mile but passable. Open for 6.1 miles. FS Road 2130 closed at 3/4 mile due to slide. |
Gravel
One Lane |
22
North Side Sauk Road |
12/18/2008: SNOW PARTIAL |
Road undercut at approximately 1 miile north of junction. Bridge construction completed.
From north end, inaccessible at MP 5.7 and 9.4 due to flood damage.
Construction of new White Chuck bridge and removal of old is completed. |
Gravel
One Lane |
23
White Chuck |
12/18/2008: SNOW PARTIAL |
Washed out at 1.7 miles. Inaccesible at 1.7 miles due to flood damage. Numerous small logs across road. |
Gravel
One Lane |
24
Dan's Creek |
12/18/2008: SNOW |
Watch for heavy logging activity off of the Road 24 system. Road equipment in Gold Hill area..
|
Gravel
One Lane |
2420
Dan's Cr. Divide |
12/18/2008: SNOW |
Logging activity and road equipment in Gold Hill area. |
Gravel
One Lane |
2435, 2436, 2430
Upper Decline |
12/18/2008: SNOW PARTIAL |
Contractor clearing roads for related timber sale activity. Road 2436 is closed at junction. |
Gravel
One Lane |
28
Stillaguamish |
12/18/2008: SNOW |
|
Gravel
One Lane |
2810
North Mountain |
12/18/2008: SNOW PARTIAL |
CLOSED at gate: Road is gated 1.5 miles prior to lookout due to past history of vandalism at the lookout. Caution: Stay off stairs at lookout. |
Paved/Gravel
One Lane |
29
Texas Pond |
12/18/2008: SNOW |
|
Gravel
One Lane |
4020
Schweitzer Creek |
12/18/2008: SNOW |
Road maintenance in area. Watch for road equipment and expect minor delays. |
Gravel
One Lane |
4021
Bear Lake & Pinnacle |
12/18/2008: INACCESSIBLE |
Closed at MP 1.5, Black Creek bridge. Road washout at FS Road 4020/4021 junction. Road 4021 at 1.5 miles has log stringer bridge that is slumping and damaged with another total washout of road beyond this site. |
Gravel
One Lane |
4030
Mallardy & Walt Bailey |
12/18/2008: SNOW PARTIAL |
Washed out at MP 2.0 on FS Road 4030 and MP 1.1 on FS road 4032.
FS Road 4032 is blocked with blown down trees at 0.4 miles and blocked at MP 1.1.
Road maintenance in area. Watch for road equipment and expect delays. |
Gravel
One Lane |
4037
River Road |
12/18/2008: CLOSED |
Road slumping again and some slide areas. Local access only. |
|
4052
Deer Creek |
12/18/2008: SNOW |
Road is brushy and rough in sections. |
Gravel
One Lane |
4060
Coal Lake |
12/18/2008: SNOW |
|
Gravel
One Lane |
4063
Perry Creek |
12/18/2008: SNOW |
Road is clear to trailhead (8/7). |
Gravel
One Lane |
4065
Sunrise Mine |
12/18/2008: SNOW |
Open to trailhead (7/31). |
Gravel
One Lane |
4080
Elliott Creek (Goat Lake) |
12/18/2008: SNOW |
Open to trailhead (6/3). |
Gravel
One Lane |
41
Tupso Pass |
12/18/2008: SNOW PARTIAL |
Road open to trailhead (8/27). |
Gravel
One Lane |
4110
Green Mtn. |
12/18/2008: SNOW PARTIAL |
|
Gravel
One Lane |
4111
Canyon Lake |
12/18/2008: SNOW PARTIAL |
Blown down trees along road. Last 4.0 miles of this road is
not drivable due to washout. |
Gravel
One Lane |
42
Mt. Pilchuck |
12/18/2008: SNOW |
|
Gravel
One Lane |
49
Sloan Creek/North Fork Sauk |
12/18/2008: SNOW |
Expect minor delays due to equipment and crew clearing road. |
Gravel
One Lane |
Monte Cristo |
12/18/2008: CLOSED |
No bridge at Sauk River crossing. Some snow and debris remain on roadway in first mile; otherwise roadway cleared of downed trees. Washout at 2.5 mi is passable (7/24)
4.0 miles one-way to town site. This road is gated at Barlow Pass. |
Gravel |
US Highway 2
Skykomish Area east to Stevens Pass
Check weather conditions before starting out on your trip.
Road |
Current Status |
Additional Information |
Surface / Lanes |
6024
Barclay |
01/12/2009: OPEN |
Snow covered from 1 mile in. |
Gravel
One Lane |
6028
Baring Mountain |
01/12/2009: SNOW |
|
Gravel
One Lane |
6030
Lowe Creek |
01/12/2009: SNOW |
|
Gravel
One Lane |
6095
Tunnel Creek |
01/12/2009: SNOW |
|
Gravel
One Lane |
6099
Old Cascade Highway (Tye) |
01/12/2009: SNOW |
|
Gravel
One Lane |
63
North Fork Skykomish |
01/12/2009: SNOW |
Only accessible via Jacks Pass (FS Road #65)because the Index-Galena Road (#63) is closed between MP 6.4 and Garland Bypass. Road #63 is open from Garland Bypass to the North Fork Skykomish ttrailhead. |
Gravel
One Lane |
6410/12
Miller River |
01/12/2009: PARTIAL |
Road closed 3 miles in, due to washout. |
Gravel
One Lane |
6420
Money Creek |
01/12/2009: SNOW |
Accessible with high clearance for 2 miles. |
Gravel
One Lane |
65
Beckler River |
01/12/2009: SNOW |
|
Paved/Gravel Two Lane/ One Lane |
6510
Bolt Creek |
01/12/2009: SNOW |
Closed by gate at MP 2.5. |
Gravel
One Lane |
6514
Eagle Creek |
01/12/2009: SNOW |
|
Gravel
One Lane |
6520
Johnson Ridge |
01/12/2009: SNOW |
|
Gravel
One Lane |
6530
Rapid River |
01/12/2009: SNOW |
|
Gravel
One Lane |
6550
East Beckler |
01/12/2009: SNOW |
Washout at MP 1. |
Gravel
One Lane |
6554
Evergreen Mountain |
01/12/2009: SNOW |
Gated due to flood damage. |
Gravel
One Lane |
67
Old Cascade Highway |
01/12/2009: SNOW |
|
Gravel
One Lane |
6710
Martin Creek |
01/12/2009: SNOW |
|
Gravel
One Lane |
68
Sobieski Mountain |
01/12/2009: SNOW |
County plows road to railroad trestle at MP 2. Road closed to motorized vehicles at junction of FS Road #68 and FS Road #6835 until March 1, 2009. |
Gravel
One Lane |
6830
Tonga Ridge |
01/12/2009: SNOW |
|
Gravel
One Lane |
6835
Foss River |
01/12/2009: SNOW |
Road gated and closed to motorized vehicles at junction with FS Road #68, due to wildlife closure. |
Gravel
One Lane |
6846
Evans Lake |
01/12/2009: SNOW |
|
Gravel
One Lane |
US 2
US Highway 2
Stevens Pass |
Find Traffic Alerts & Slowdowns on the WA DOT web site
» > |
For pass and highway conditions of this and
other areas, dial 511. |
Paved
Two Lanes |
Interstate 90 Mountains to Sound Greenway
North Bend area east to Snoqualmie Pass
All roads are, or can be, snow-bound. Please take all winter precautions as weather and road conditions and change rapidly. Bring extra food, water, blankets, tire chains, first aid kit, shovel, and let someone know your destination and expected day/time of return.
Road |
Current Status |
Additional Information |
Surface / Lanes |
4832
Rocky Run |
12/31/2008: SNOW |
Sno-Park
4WD advised. Potholes. |
Paved/Gravel Two Lane |
4832/142
Gold Creek |
12/31/2008: SNOW |
Sn0-Park |
Gravel
One Lane |
52
Tacoma Pass Road |
12/31/2008: SNOW |
Sno-Park
4WD advised. |
Gravel
One Lane |
54
Stampede Pass |
12/31/2008: SNOW |
Sno-Park
4WD advised |
Gravel
Two/One Lanes |
5480 Lost Lake |
12/31/2008: SNOW |
Sno-Park
4WD advised. |
Gravel
One Lane |
55
Tinkham |
12/31/2008: SNOW |
Exits, at both ends, are blocked by a snow berm created by DOT plowing.
5500-110 Spur Rd. (3 miles up Tinkham Road) closed to motorized vehicles per 36 CFR 261.53(e). |
Gravel
Two Lanes |
5510
Hansen Creek |
12/31/2008: SNOW |
4x4 advised. |
Gravel
One Lane |
56
Middle Fork |
12/31/2008: SNOW |
Rock slide closure 2 miles from the Dingford gate near MP 16.
4WD, high-clearance vehicles recommended. Potholes. |
Gravel
Two/One Lanes |
57
North Fork |
12/31/2008: SNOW |
4WD recommended. Watch for superficial erosion. The bridge at Bear Creek is unsafe and closed; hike 2 miles to the Lennox Creek trailhead.
Bridge over Sunday Creek is closed for repairs until futher notice. |
Gravel
Two/One Lanes |
58
Denny Creek |
12/31/2008: SNOW |
Snow berm from DOT plowing closes this road at both ends. .
Observe the speed limit. |
Paved
Two Lanes |
9020
Garcia |
12/31/2008: SNOW |
Potholes and brushy.
Road is closed at Alice Creek (MP 2.9) due to flood damage. Do not drive beyond barrier. |
Gravel
One Lane |
9030
Talapus Lake |
12/31/2008: SNOW |
Iron Ranger’ pay station at Jct. w/FS 9031 is out of service.
Caution: some flood damage remains on this road. CLOSED at MP 0.4. |
Gravel
One Lane |
9031
Mason Lake |
12/31/2008: SNOW |
Pay station is out of service.
Rough. |
Gravel
One Lane |
9070
Cold Creek |
12/31/2008: SNOW |
Open to MP 5.0 |
Gravel
One Lane |
9070/110 Hyak Spur |
12/31/2008: SNOW |
Sno-Park |
Gravel One Lane |
9090
Kendall Peak |
CLOSED
|
CLOSED TO MOTORIZED VEHICLES
YEAR-ROUND per 36 CFR 261.54 (a).
Do not drive beyond barrier. To do so subjects persons to fines of up
to $5,000 and/or up to six months of imprisonment. |
Gravel One Lane |
State Route 410 - Mather Memorial Parkway
White River Area to Crystal Mountain
Road |
Current Status |
Additional Information |
Surface / Lanes |
70
70 Road |
12/18/2008: SNOW |
Sno-Park |
Paved - Dirt - Gravel |
7010
Midnight Creek |
12/18/2008: CLOSED |
Wildlife closure |
Gravel |
7020
Slide Creek |
12/18/2008: SNOW |
|
Gravel |
7030
Whistler Creek |
12/18/2008: SNOW |
|
Gravel |
7033
Greenwater |
12/18/2008: SNOW |
|
|
7160
Buck Creek |
12/18/2008: CLOSED |
Wildlife closure |
Gravel |
7174
Corral Pass |
12/18/2008: CLOSED |
High clearance vehicles needed. |
Gravel |
72
72 Road |
12/18/2008: CLOSED |
Wildlife closure |
Gravel |
7222
Forest Lake & Noble Knob #1184 |
12/18/2008: SNOW |
|
Gravel |
73
Huckleberry Creek |
12/18/2008: CLOSED |
Sno-Park |
Gravel |
7315
Suntop |
12/18/2008: SNOW |
Top gate will be open only when volunteers are present. |
Gravel |
7320
7320 Road |
12/18/2008: SNOW |
|
Gravel |
74
West Fork White River |
12/18/2008: CLOSED |
Washout. Closed until further notice. |
Gravel |
7410
Wrong Creek |
12/18/2008: CLOSED |
Washout. Closed until further notice. |
Gravel |
7430
Viola Creek |
12/18/2008: CLOSED |
Washout. Closed until further notice. |
Gravel |
75
75 Road |
12/18/2008: SNOW |
|
Gravel |
7530
Lonesome Lake |
12/18/2008: SNOW |
|
Gravel |
7550
7550 Road |
12/18/2008: SNOW |
|
Gravel |
7710
South Prairie |
12/18/2008: SNOW |
|
Gravel |
7810
Cayada Creek |
12/18/2008: INACCESSIBLE / SNOW |
No access due to Carbon Road closure. |
Gravel |
7840
Chenuis Creek |
12/18/2008: INACCESSIBLE / SNOW |
|
Gravel |
7920
Evans / Tolmie Creek |
12/18/2008: SNOW |
CLOSED at MP 3.2 |
Paved - Gravel - Dirt |
7920/30
Evans Creek |
12/18/2008: SNOW |
|
Gravel - Dirt |
7930
Poch Peak |
12/18/2008: SNOW |
|
Gravel |
Trail Conditions
Mt. Baker Highway (State Route 542)
Heather Meadows / North Fork Nooksack
Mt. Baker / Heather Meadows |
Trail |
Current
Conditions &
Remarks |
Access |
Trail Use |
Length
One-Way
(miles) |
Difficulty |
Visitor
Use |
Beginning
Elevation
(feet) |
Artist Ridge
669 |
01/14/2009: SNOW
|
SR 542
Closed at 54.7, Lower Bagley Lakes |
Hiking, Barrier free, Family Use, Interp |
1.0 Loop |
Easiest |
Extra Heavy |
5100 |
Bagley Lakes
684.1 |
01/14/2009: SNOW |
SR 542
Closed at 54.7, Lower Bagley Lakes |
Hiking, Family Use |
1.5 |
Easiest |
Extra Heavy |
4200 |
Chain Lakes
682 |
01/14/2009: SNOW
|
SR 542
Closed at 54.7, Lower Bagley Lakes |
Hiking |
6.5 |
More Difficult |
Extra Heavy |
5100 |
Fire and Ice
684.2 |
01/14/2009: SNOW |
SR 542
Closed at 54.7, Lower Bagley Lakes |
Hiking, Barrier Free, Family Use, Interp |
0.5 Loop |
Easiest |
Heavy |
4400 |
Lake Ann
600 |
01/14/2009: SNOW
|
SR 542
Closed at 54.7, Lower Bagley Lakes
|
Hiking |
4.1 |
More Difficult |
Heavy |
4700 |
Picture Lake Path
|
01/14/2009: SNOW |
SR 542 |
Hiking, Barrier free, Family Use, Interp |
0.5 |
Easiest |
Extra Heavy |
4100 |
Ptarmigan Ridge
682.1 |
01/14/2009: SNOW
This trail is only recommended for people who are experienced with snow travel and are familiar with the trail. Dangerous in foggy conditions. Please use blue bags for human waste. |
SR 542
Closed at 54.7, Lower Bagley Lakes
|
Hiking |
4.0 |
More Difficult |
Extra Heavy |
5100 |
Table Mountain
681 |
01/14/2009: SNOW
No dogs allowed on this trail. |
SR 542
Closed at 54.7, Lower Bagley Lakes |
Hiking |
1.0 |
More Difficult |
Extra Heavy |
5100 |
Wild Goose
684.3 |
01/14/2009: SNOW |
SR 542 |
Hiking |
2.5 |
More Difficult |
Heavy |
4400 |
North Fork Nooksack River |
Trail |
Current
Conditions &
Remarks |
Access |
Trail Use |
Length
One-Way
(miles) |
Difficulty |
Visitor
Use |
Beginning
Elevation
(feet) |
Boundary Way
688 |
01/14/2009: SNOW
Sno-Park permit required on FS Road 31.
Vehicle park at Sno-Park.
|
FS RD 31 & TR 635 |
Hiking |
4.1 |
More Difficult |
Low |
4200 |
Canyon Ridge
689 |
01/14/2009: SNOW
Snowmobile Activity
Sno-Park permit required.
Vehicles park at Sno-Park.
Open to stock, bikes, motorcycles 8/1 to 11/1. |
FS RD 3140 |
Hiking, Stock, Bicycles, Motor -cycles |
10.3 |
More Difficult |
Low |
4200 |
Church Mountain
671 |
01/14/2009: SNOW ROAD CLOSED DUE TO STORM DAMAGE. DISTANCE TO TRAILHEAD 1.0 MILES. |
FS RD 3040 |
Hiking |
4.2 |
More Difficult |
Heavy |
2400 |
Damfino Lakes
625 |
01/14/2009: SNOW |
FS RD 31 |
Hiking |
3.0 |
More Difficult |
Heavy |
4200 |
Goat Mountain
673 |
01/14/2009: SNOW
Open to stock 8/1 to 11/1. |
FS RD 32 |
Hiking, Stock |
3.2 |
More Difficult |
Medium |
2500 |
Hannegan Pass
674 |
01/14/2009: SNOW
Sno-Park permit required.
Vehicles park at Sno-Park.
Open to Stock 7/1 to 11/1.
Camp and cook in designated areas
only. Bears commonly seen near camp. Hang food, use bear precautions. Enters NPS & Backcountry
permit required for overnight within the Park. |
FS RD 32 |
Hiking, Stock |
4.0 |
More Difficult |
Extra Heavy |
3100 |
Hannegan Peak
674.1 |
01/14/2009: SNOW
Sno-Park permit required.
Vehicles park at Sno-Park. |
TR 674 |
Hiking |
1.0 |
More Difficult |
Heavy |
3100 |
Heliotrope Ridge
677 |
01/14/2009: SNOW
Sno-Park permit required.
Vehicles park at Sno-Park.
Toilets have been sealed for removal. Use blue bags for disposal of human waste. |
FS RD 39 |
Hiking |
2.5 |
More Difficult |
Extra Heavy |
3200 |
High Divide
630 |
01/14/2009: SNOW
Open to Stock 8/1 to 11/1. |
FS RD 3060 & SR 542 |
Hiking, Stock |
2.5 |
More Difficult |
Heavy |
1800 |
High Pass
676 |
01/14/2009: SNOW |
FS RD 3065 |
Hiking |
4.0 |
More Difficult |
Medium |
5200 |
Horseshoe Bend
687 |
01/14/2009: PARTIAL, SNOW
Do not park at Douglas Fir Campground. Park at trailhead on Highway
542. |
SR 542 |
Hiking, Family Use |
1.5 |
Easiest |
Extra Heavy |
1200 |
Nooksack Cirque
750 |
01/14/2009: PARTIAL, SNOW
Must use logjam to cross Ruth Creek -- not recommended for average hikers or kids. |
FS RD 32 |
Hiking |
4.5 |
More Difficult |
Heavy |
2200 |
Silesia Creek
672 |
01/14/2009: SNOW
Stock not recommended.
Open to stock 8/1 to 11/1. |
FS RD 3065 |
Hiking, Stock |
4.5 |
More Difficult |
Low |
5200 |
Skyline Divide
678 |
01/14/2009: SNOW
Open to stock 8/1 to 11/1.
|
FS RD 37 |
Hiking, Stock |
3.5 |
More Difficult |
Extra Heavy |
4400 |
Tomyhoi Lake
686 |
01/14/2009: SNOW
Route finding may be required (9/11/08) |
FS RD 3065 |
Hiking |
4.0 |
More Difficult |
Heavy |
4200 |
Winchester Mountain
685 |
01/14/2009: SNOW
|
FS RD 3065 |
Hiking |
2.1 |
More Difficult |
Heavy |
5200 |
Yellow Aster Butte
686.1 |
01/14/2009: SNOW
Please use blue bags for human waste.
Wilderness Regulations, No Fires, No camping along trail. Hikers MUST camp at tarns. |
FS RD 3065 |
Hiking |
2.1 |
More Difficult |
Heavy |
3600 |
Mt. Baker Climbing Notes
Baker Lake Road (Forest Road #11)
Baker Lake / Middle Fork Nooksack
Trail |
Current
Conditions &
Remarks |
Access |
Trail Use |
Length
One-Way
(miles) |
Difficulty |
Visitor
Use |
Beginning
Elevation
(feet) |
Anderson Butte
611.1 |
01/14/2009: SNOW
|
FS RD 1107& TR 611 |
Hiking |
1.8 |
More Difficult |
Medium |
4200 |
Anderson-Watson Lakes
611 |
01/14/2009: SNOW
Wilderness Regulations, No Fires, Camp in Designated Sites. |
FS RD 1107 or 11 |
Hiking |
2.5 |
Easiest -
More Difficult |
Heavy to
Extra Heavy |
4200 |
Baker Lake
610 |
01/14/2009: SNOW
From the north: SNOW .
ATTENTION
Hidden Creek Bridge closed to stock (no llamas or horses) & hikers because of damage (as of 08/08/08).
From the south: SNOW
One foot bridge out.
Foot log over Anderson Creek has been repaired and now has a hand line. Open for Stock. Stock must ford Anderson Creek. |
FS RD 1107 or 11 |
Hiking, Family Use, Stock |
14.3 |
Easiest |
Heavy |
1000 |
Baker River
606 |
01/14/2009: SNOW
Enters National Park. Backcountry permit required for overnight use in NPS. No Dogs inside NPS. |
FS RD 11 |
Hiking, Family Use |
2.6 |
Easiest |
Heavy |
800 |
Bell Pass
603.3 |
01/14/2009: UNKNOWN
No recent report.
NOT passable to stock.
Open
to Stock 8/1 to 11/1.
|
FS RD 12 |
Hiking, Stock |
5.0 |
More Difficult |
Medium |
3100 |
Blue Lake
604 |
01/14/2009: SNOW
|
FS RD 1230 |
Hiking, Family Use |
0.7 |
Easiest |
Extra Heavy |
3900 |
Boulder Ridge
605 |
01/14/2009: SNOW
Clear logged out to about 1 Mile to wilderness boundary
|
FS RD 1130 |
Hiking |
2.1 |
More Difficult |
Medium |
2700 |
Dock Butte
604.1 |
01/14/2009: SNOW
|
FS RD 1230 |
Hiking |
1.5 |
More Difficult |
Medium |
3900 |
Elbow Lake
697 |
01/14/2009: SNOW
No recent report
No safe crossing of Middle Fork.
Open to Stock 8/1 to 11/1.
FS RD 12 Access: SNOW
Gate at MP 7 closed November 1 - June 30.
Gated at MP 13.9 past the junction of Pioneer Camp trailhead.
FS RD 38 Access: SNOW
Gated at MP 9.9 (Wallace Creek) 1 mile before trailhead.
Closed December 1 - June 15.
|
FS RD 12 Acess open, FS RD 38 Access open. |
Hiking, Stock |
4+ |
More Difficult |
Medium |
2100 |
Noisy Creek
610.3 |
01/14/2009: UNKNOWN
No recent report. |
TR 610 |
Hiking |
1.0 |
More Difficult |
Low |
780 |
Park Butte
603 |
01/14/2009: SNOW
Rocky Creek crossing is a ford – no bridge. Camp in designated sites.
Toilets on Mount Baker, have been removed for the 2008 season. Please use blue bags, available at our service centers, or other pack it out methods.
Open to stock 08/01-11/01.
|
FS RD 13 |
Hiking, Stock |
3.5 |
More Difficult |
Extra Heavy |
3300 |
Railroad Grade
603.2 |
01/14/2009: SNOW
Camp in designated sites.
Toilets on Mount Baker, have been removed for the 2008 season. Please use blue bags, available at our service centers, or other pack it out methods.
|
FS RD 13 |
Hiking |
3.0 |
More Difficult |
Heavy |
3300 |
Ridley Creek
696 |
01/14/2009: UNKNOWN
No recent report
Many trees down. Trail is not maintained and is in poor condition / hard to follow. Not suitable
for stock use. Natural log bridge over Middle Fork washed away
in 2003 flood, no/dangerous access. |
FS RD 38 |
Hiking, Stock |
3.5 |
More Difficult |
Medium |
2600 |
Scott Paul
603.1 |
01/14/2009: SNOW
Rocky II Bridge has been removed for the season.
No camping. |
FS RD 13 |
Hiking |
6.5 |
More Difficult |
Medium |
3300 |
Shadow of the Sentinels
623 |
01/14/2009: SNOW
|
FS RD 11 |
Hiking, Family Use, Barrier free, Interp Trail |
0.5 |
Easiest |
Extra Heavy |
1000 |
Shannon Ridge
742 |
01/14/2009: SNOW
Shannon Ridge Trail snow-free to ridge, then patchy snow to glacier. Collected a rather large amount of flagging for one area: flagging was throughout the ridgeline forest, but also over much of the open areas including the glacier on the approach to the Lower Sulphide Camp. Please remove flagging or other markers on your descent. Notch is snow-free, please do not walk on vegetation around notch (08/17/08).
Shuksan Climbers: Backcountry permit required for overnight stays within the National Park. |
FS RD 1152, 1152-014 |
Hiking |
3.0 |
Most Difficult |
Heavy |
2500 |
Shuksan Lake
608 |
01/14/2009: INACCESSIBLE
ROAD CLOSED DUE TO STORM DAMAGE. DISTANCE TO TRAILHEAD 5.4 MILES. Not maintained.
Rough and steep. Trees down. |
FS RD 1160 CLOSED due to flood damage |
Hiking |
2.0 |
Most Difficult |
Medium |
2900 |
Swift Creek
607 |
01/14/2009: UNKNOWN
No recent report.
Unbridged crossings at Rainbow and Swift Creeks. Trail can be difficult to follow. |
FS RD 1144 |
Hiking |
8.0 |
Most Difficult |
Low |
1400 |
North Cascades (State Route 20)
Skagit River / Cascade River / Other Areas Accessed from SR20
Trail |
Current
Conditions &
Remarks |
Access |
Trail Use |
Length
One-Way
(miles) |
Difficulty |
Visitor
Use |
Beginning
Elevation
(feet) |
Diobsud Creek 631 |
01/14/2009: UNKNOWN
No recent report. Trailhead is difficult to find, look for large blaze facing road on 24-inch diameter Douglas fir. |
FS RD 1050 |
Hiking |
1.5 |
More Difficult |
Low |
600 |
Sauk Lake
613.1 |
01/14/2009: SNOW
No recent report. |
FS RD 1030, 1036
TR 613 |
Hiking |
3.5 |
More Difficult |
Medium |
4300 |
Sauk Mountain
613 |
01/14/2009: SNOW
Use caution on trail switchbacks due to holes, slumping and narrow sections. |
FS RD 1030, 1036 |
Hiking |
2.1 |
More Difficult |
Extra Heavy |
4300 |
Hidden Lake 745 |
01/14/2009: SNOW
Backcountry permit needed to camp in the National Park. |
FS RD 1540 closed at Cascade River Road due to flood damage. |
Hiking |
4.5 |
More Difficult |
Heavy |
3700 |
Lookout Mountain- Monogram Lake 743 |
01/14/2009: SNOW
If entering National Park for camping, backcountry permit required. |
FS RD 15 |
Hiking |
4.7
---
4.9 |
More Difficult |
Medium |
1300 |
Middle Fork Cascade River
767 |
01/14/2009: SNOW
Very poor condition, overgrown and washed out in places. Difficult to follow. Many trees down. |
FS RD 1590 & TR 769 |
Hiking |
3.5 |
More Difficult |
Low |
1800 |
Slide Lake
635 |
01/14/2009: SNOW
Overgrown with many trees down. |
FS RD 16 |
Hiking, Family Use |
1.4 |
Easiest |
Medium |
2800 |
South Fork Cascade River
769 |
01/14/2009: UNKNOWN
No recent report.
Difficult to travel due to flood and fire damage in 2003. Many trees down and trail obliterated by flood and debris flows. Bridge over Middle Fork is gone. |
FS RD 1599 |
Hiking |
8.0 |
Easiest |
Low |
1800 |
Suiattle River Road (Forest Road #26 - Northeast of Darrington)
Access to Glacier Peak Wilderness
Trail |
Current
Conditions &
Remarks |
Access |
Trail Use |
Length
One-Way
(miles) |
Difficulty |
Visitor
Use |
Beginning
Elevation
(feet) |
Buck Creek Pass
789 |
12/18/2008:
Only accessible through Eastern Washington side or re-route
on PCT. See web
site for trail re-route info and map. |
TR 2000 |
Hiking, Stock |
5.0 |
Most Difficult |
Medium |
4600 |
Canyon Lake
(Glacier Peak Wilderness)
797 |
12/18/2008: NO ROAD ACCESS
ROAD CLOSED DUE TO STORM DAMAGE. DISTANCE TO TRAILHEAD APPROXIMATELY 12 MILES. |
TR 785 |
Hiking |
6.0 |
More Difficult |
Low |
6050 |
Downey Creek
768 |
12/28/2008: SNOW
Blown down trees cleared from trail. Not maintained for horses (5/22). FS Road 26 washed out at MP 12.6 at this time.
ROAD CLOSED DUE TO STORM DAMAGE. DISTANCE TO TRAILHEAD APPROXIMATELY 9.0 MILES. |
FS RD 26 |
Hiking |
6.6 |
Easiest |
Medium |
1400 |
Dusty Creek
786 |
12/28/2008: SNOW,
NO ROAD ACCESS FROM WEST SIDE No bridge across Suiattle. |
TR 2000 & TR 798 |
Hiking |
3.5 |
Most Difficult |
Low |
3900 |
Gamma Ridge
=791 |
12/18/2008: SNOW, NO ROAD ACCESS FROM WEST SIDE No bridge across Suiattle. |
TR 798.1 |
Hiking |
6.0 |
Most Difficult |
Low |
3030 |
Grassy Point
788 |
12/28/2008: SNOW, NO ROAD ACCESS FROM WEST SIDE No bridge across Suiattle. |
TR 2000 & TR 790 |
Hiking |
3.5 |
More Difficult |
Low |
3600 |
Green Mountain
782 |
12/18/2008: INACCESSIBLE
FS Road 26 washed out at MP 12.6.
ROAD CLOSED DUE TO STORM DAMAGE. DISTANCE TO TRAILHEAD APPROXIMATELY 12.5 MILES. |
FS RD 26 |
Hiking, Family Use, Stock |
4.0 |
More Difficult |
Heavy |
3500 |
Huckleberry Mountain
780 |
12/28/2008: SNOW
FS Road 26 washed out at 12.6 mile. Brushy and windfall trees on trail above 2.5 miles. Trail begins on steep slope above road where route is flagged. Not maintained for horses.
ROAD CLOSED DUE TO STORM DAMAGE. DISTANCE TO TRAILHEAD APPROXIMATELY 2.0 MILES. |
FS RD 26 |
Hiking, Stock |
7.0 |
Most Difficult |
Low |
1000 |
Milk Creek
790 |
12/28/2008: SNOW, NO ROAD ACCESS, NO BRIDGE ACROSS SUIATTLE
ROAD CLOSED DUE TO STORM DAMAGE. DISTANCE TO TRAILHEAD APPROXIMATELY 12 MILES. |
FS RD 26 & TR 784 |
Hiking, Stock |
6.5 |
More Difficult |
Heavy |
1651 |
Miners Ridge
785 |
12/18/2008: NO ROAD ACCESS
FS Road 26 washed out at MP 12.6 Trail is difficult for hikers and inaccessible for stock.
ROAD CLOSED DUE TO STORM DAMAGE. DISTANCE TO TRAILHEAD APPROXIMATELY 20 MILES. |
TR 784 |
Hiking |
9.9 |
Most Difficult |
Medium |
2900 |
Pacific Crest Trail
(White Pass to Suiattle Pass)
2000 |
12/18/2008: Trail and
Bridge damage.
See the Wenatchee National Forest web site for trail re-route info and map.
|
TR 784, 790, 643, 639, 649, 652 |
Hiking, Stock |
47.5 |
Easiest to Most Difficult |
Heavy |
5904 |
Suiattle River
784 |
12/28/2008: SNOW
Trail logged out for 3 miles; washout at 3 miles repaired; many downed trees along trail. No stock access (7/31).
ROAD CLOSED DUE TO STORM DAMAGE. DISTANCE TO TRAILHEAD APPROXIMATELY 12 MILES. |
FS RD 26 |
Hiking, Family Use, Stock |
10.8 |
More Difficult |
Heavy |
1600 |
Sulphur Creek
793 |
12/28/2008: SNOW, NO ROAD ACCESS
ROAD CLOSED DUE TO STORM DAMAGE. DISTANCE TO TRAILHEAD APPROXIMATELY 11 MILES. |
FS RD 26 |
Hiking |
1.8 |
Easiest |
Low |
1500 |
Sulphur Mountain
794 |
12/28/2008: SNOW, NO ROAD ACCESS
Not maintained. Very brushy.
ROAD CLOSED DUE TO STORM DAMAGE.DISTANCE TO TRAILHEAD APPROXIMATELY 11.5 MILES. |
FS RD 26 |
Hiking |
5.0 |
Most Difficult |
Low |
1800 |
Upper Suiattle River
798.1 |
12/28/2008: SNOW, NO ROAD ACCESS
No bridge across the Suiattle River. |
TR 2000 |
Hiking |
7.0 |
More Difficult |
Low |
3028 |
Mountain Loop Scenic Byway
Access from either Darrington or Granite Falls
Mountain Loop Highway is now closed at Deer Creek (12/18/08)
Verlot to Barlow Pass
Trail |
Current
Conditions &
Remarks |
Access |
Trail Use |
Length
One-Way
(miles) |
Difficulty |
Visitor
Use |
Beginning
Elevation
(feet) |
Ashland Lakes
DNR |
12/18/2008: SNOW
FS Road 4021 is open to the trailhead
NW Forest Pass not required at trailhead.
|
FS RD 4020, 4021 |
Hiking, Family Use |
3.5 |
Easiest |
Medium |
2400 |
Bald Eagle (Curry Gap)
650 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
Road is open to trailhead; trail is brushed with windfall removed to Wilderness boundary. Not passable to stock due to avalanche chute crossings with rock and log debris (10/3).
|
FS RD 49 |
Hiking, Stock |
9.5 |
Most Difficult |
Low |
3300 |
Bald Mountain
DNR |
12/18/2008: SNOW
Road blocked at 4021 junction at the Black Creek bridge. Trail starts at Ashland Lakes trailhead.
NW Forest Pass not required at trailhead. |
FS RD 4020, 4021 |
Hiking |
3.0 |
Easiest |
Low |
2400 |
Barlow Point
709 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
Trail is cleared of blown down tress (7/1).
NW Forest Pass required at trailhead. |
Mtn. Loop |
Hiking, Family Use |
1.2 |
More Difficult |
Low |
2400 |
Bear Lake
703 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
Road blocked at 4021 junction.
ROAD CLOSED DUE TO STORM DAMAGE. DISTANCE TO TRAILHEAD 1.5 MILES.
|
FS RD 4020, 4021 |
Hiking |
0.3 |
More Difficult |
Medium |
2700 |
Big Four Ice Caves
723 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
Bridge washed out over the Stillaguamish River; estimated repair Spring 2009. Loop trail ok north of river. Picnic area is open.
NW Forest Passt required at trailhead. |
Mtn. Loop |
Hiking, Family Use |
1.0 |
Easiest |
Extra Heavy |
1700 |
Boardman Lake & Lake Evan
704 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
|
FS RD 4020 |
Hiking, Family Use |
0.8 |
Easiest |
Heavy |
2800 |
Canyon Lake
720 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
|
FS RD 41, 4110, 4111 |
Hiking, Family Use |
2.1 |
Easiest |
Medium |
3000 |
Coal Lake/ Indepence Lake
632 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
FS Road 4060 open. |
FS RD 4060 |
Family Use |
0.1 |
Easiest |
Heavy |
3600 |
Elliot Creek (Goat Lake)
647 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
To access lower trail – take upper trail about .25 miles and look for signed route on right.
NW Forest Pass required at trailhead. |
FS RD 4080 |
Hiking, Family Use |
5.2 |
More Difficult |
Heavy |
1900 |
Forks of Canyon Creek
633 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
No road or trail signs, trailhead is difficult to find. |
FS RD 41 |
Hiking, Family Use |
1.9 |
More Difficult |
Low |
2400 |
Glacier Basin
719 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
See Old Monte Cristo description. |
Mtn. Loop |
Hiking |
2.1 |
More Difficult |
Heavy |
3200 |
Heather Lake
701 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
Snow is approximately 6 inches deep in last half mile (11/23). Boardwalk at lake may be icy.
NW Forest Pass required at trailhead. |
FS RD 42 |
Hiking, Family Use |
1.9 |
More Difficult |
Heavy |
1600 |
Independence Lake
712 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
FS Road 4060 open to trailhead. Snow is approximately 4 inches deep at trailhead (11/24).
|
FS RD 4060 |
Hiking |
0.7 |
More Difficult |
Medium |
3600 |
Kelcema Lake
718 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
Road to trail is clear. Trail is muddy.
NW Forest Pass required at trailhead.
|
FS RD 4052 |
Hiking, Family Use |
0.6 |
More Difficult |
Heavy |
3011 |
Lake Twenty Two
702 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
Trailhead parking is closed for reconstruction. snow is approximately 6 inches deep in last half mile (11/23). Boardwalk may icy. Rockslide at lake on SW side of trail (11/30).
NW Forest Pass required at trailhead.
|
Mtn. Loop |
Hiking, Family Use |
2.7 |
More Difficult |
Heavy |
1000 |
Mallardy Ridge
(Walt Bailey)
706 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
Road washouts at MP 2.
ROAD CLOSED DUE TO STORM DAMAGE. DISTANCE TO TRAILHEAD 6.2 MILES. |
FS RD 4030, 4032 |
Hiking |
3.5 |
More Difficult |
Low |
3000 |
Marten Creek
713 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
Lots of large blown down trees along this trail. Good view of Three Fingers on a clear day.
NW Forest Pass required at trailhead. |
Mtn. Loop |
Hiking |
3.0 |
Most Difficult |
Low |
1400 |
Mt. Dickerman
710 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
Snow after approximately 2 miles, snowshoes advised after 3 miles (11/30).
Trailhead parking area is closed for reconstruction through April 2009.
NW Forest Pass required at trailhead. |
Mtn. Loop |
Hiking |
4.3 |
Most Difficult |
Medium |
2000 |
Mt. Forgotten & Perry Creek
711 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
Reconstruction work still occurring at trailhead; could have occasional trailhead closures. Approximately 2 inches of snow on ridge below Mt. Forgotten (5000’).
NW Forest Pass required at trailhead.
|
FS RD 4063 |
Hiking |
3.8 |
More Difficult |
Medium |
2100 |
Mt. Pilchuck Lookout
700 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
Lookout is repaired (8/22).
Trail on north side is very icy above 4300'; recommend poles and traction boots.
NW Forest Pass Required at trailhead.
|
FS RD 42 |
Hiking |
3.0 |
Most Difficult |
Heavy |
3100 |
North Lake
712 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
FS Road 4060 open. |
FS RD 4060 |
Hiking |
2.4 |
Most Difficult |
Medium |
3600 |
Old Government
733 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
NW Forest Pass required at parking area.
|
TR 709 |
Hiking |
2.0 |
Easiest |
Low |
2400 |
Old Monte Cristo Townsite
County |
12/18/2008: SNOW
No bridge at Sauk River crossing. Some debris remains on roadway in first mile; otherwise roadway cleared of downed trees. Washout at .5 mi is passable. |
Mtn. Loop |
Hiking, Stock, Bicycles |
4.0 |
More Difficult |
Medium |
2349 |
Old Robe
County |
12/28/2008: SNOW
At first 1.5 miles, flood damage and loss of trail. |
Mtn. Loop |
Hiking, Family Use |
2.2 |
More Difficult |
Low |
1000 |
Pass Lake
645 |
12/18/2008: SNOW |
FS RD 4060 |
Hiking |
0.5 |
More Difficult |
Medium |
3600 |
Pinnacle Lake
703.1 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
Road barricade before junction with 4021, washout at the bridge on 4021.
ROAD CLOSED DUE TO STORM DAMAGE. DISTANCE TO TRAILHEAD 1.5 MILE.
|
FS RD 4020, 4021 |
Hiking |
1.9 |
More Difficult |
Medium |
2700 |
Poodle Dog Pass - Silver Lake - Twin Lakes
708 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
Trail is snow free; some snow around Silver Lake and basin (9/1). See Old Monte Cristo description |
Monte Cristo Road |
Hiking |
4.4 |
Most Difficult |
Medium |
2800 |
Sunrise Mine
707 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
Bridge is out at first and second river crossings and can be hazardous crossings for less skilled hikers. Lake Elan still frozen (9/6). Basin has snow.
NW Forest Pass required at trailhead.
|
FS RD 4065 |
Hiking |
2.6 |
Most Difficult |
Medium |
2200 |
Three Fingers - Goat Flats - Saddle Lake
641 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
Road is narrow and brushy but open to trailhead (8/26). Trail is logged out and snow free to Goat Flats. Campsites snow free. Steep snow slopes to lookout. Mountaineering skills and equipment recommended. Lookout is closed.
NW Forest Pass not required at trailhead.
|
FS RD 41 |
Hiking |
6.7 |
Most Difficult |
Medium to Heavy |
3000 |
Weden Creek (Gothic Basin)
724 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
Flood damage at start of trail. See Monte Cristo description.
|
Monte Cristo Road |
Hiking |
3.3 |
Most Difficult |
Medium |
2300 |
Darrington to Barlow Pass |
Trail |
Current
Conditions &
Remarks |
Access |
Trail Use |
Length
One-Way
(miles) |
Difficulty |
Visitor
Use |
Beginning
Elevation
(feet) |
Beaver Lake
629 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
Trail ends approximately 1 mile from the north end due to flood damage and several washouts. Southern portion approx 0.5 mile to washout.
NW Forest Pass Required
|
Mtn. Loop |
Hiking, Family Use |
1.0 |
Easiest |
Low |
900 |
Bedal Creek
705 |
12/18/2008: SHOW
Road is open and brushed to trailhead; trail cleared for approximately 1.4 miles (8/8). |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Boulder River
734 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
Some drop offs on narrow parts of trail. Broken bridges in the last 1.5 miles.
NW Forest Pass not required at trailhead. |
FS RD 2010 |
Hiking, Family Use |
4.0 |
Easiest |
Heavy |
1000 |
Chocwich Mtn. Bike |
12/18/2008: SNOW
Access from Bedal or Goat Lake. Bedal Creek ford can be difficult. Trail is brushed and blown down trees cleared (8/8). |
Mtn. Loop |
Hiking |
2.5 |
|
|
|
Crystal Lake
638 |
12/18/2008: INACCESSIBLE
ROAD CLOSED DUE TO STORM DAMAGE. DISTANCE TO TRAILHEAD 7.0 MILES from the White Chuck side. |
FS RD 27 |
Hiking |
2.5 |
More Difficult |
Low |
2500 |
Eight-Mile
654.02 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
The road is rough; high clearance vehicle recommended. Trail is brushed and cleared of blown down trees. |
FS RD 2060 |
Hiking |
2.5 |
Most Difficult |
Low |
1600 |
Frog Lake
659 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
Trail is brushed out.
NW Forest Pass required at trailhead. |
Mtn. Loop or FS RD 2060 |
Hiking, Family Use |
1.0 |
More Difficult |
Low |
600 |
Harold Engles Trail |
12/18/2008: SNOW
Flat trail with large old trees and river bottom views. |
FS RD 49 |
Hiking |
0.5 |
Easiest |
Low |
|
Kennedy Ridge Trail
639 |
INACCESSIBLE, NO ROAD ACCESS
Whitechuck Trail washed out. |
TR 643 |
Hiking |
2.0 |
More Difficult |
Medium |
3275 |
Lost Creek Ridge
646 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
Some debris and trees down along trail, brushy with narrow tread. Patches of snow along ridge; lakes and camps melted out (9/4).
NW Forest Pass required at trailhead. |
FS RD 49 |
Hiking |
11.0 |
Most Difficult |
Low |
1800 |
Meadow Mountain
657 |
12/18/2008: NO ROAD ACCESS
ROAD CLOSED DUE TO STORM DAMAGE. DISTANCE TO TRAILHEAD 6.7 MILES. |
FS RD 27 |
Hiking |
17.5 |
Most Difficult |
Medium |
2500 |
Mt. Pugh
644 |
12/28/2008: SNOW
Road to trail is very brushy.
NW Forest Pass required at the trailhead.
|
FS RD 2095 |
Hiking |
3.5 |
Most Difficult |
Medium |
1900 |
Mt. Higgins
640 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
The road to this trail is DNR. Trail starts just beyond some road trenches. Trail is muddy and has some slippery decking. Blown down trees have been removed and brushing has been completed.
NW Forest Pass not required at trailhead. |
C-Post Road off SR 530 |
Hiking |
4.5 |
Most Difficult |
Low |
1600 |
Neiderprum
653 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
Lots of improvement to lower section of trail. Upper trail can be hard to follow. Snow approximately 3,500 feet. This is is the climbers route to Whitehorse.
NW Forest Pass not required at trailhead.
ROAD CLOSED DUE TO BRIDGE DAMAGE. DISTANCE TO TRAILHEAD 1.25 MILES. |
Mine Rd off SR 530 |
Hiking |
1.4 |
Most Difficult |
Low |
800 |
North Fork Sauk Falls
660 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
Caution - can be slippery by falls.
|
FS RD 49 |
Hiking, Family Use |
0.2 |
Easiest |
Low |
1500 |
North Fork Sauk
649 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
Many blown down trees along trail. Trail not good for stock (8/6).
|
FS RD 49 |
Hiking, Stock |
8.4 |
Most Difficult |
Medium |
2100 |
Old Sauk
728 |
12/28/2008: SNOW
NW Forest Pass required at trailhead. |
Mtn. Loop |
Hiking, Family Use |
3.0 |
Easiest |
Medium |
600 |
Peek-A-Boo Lake
656 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
Trail has not been manitained.
NW Forest Pass not required. |
FS RD 2080, 2081, 2086 |
Hiking, Family Use |
2.2 |
More Difficult |
Light |
3200 |
Pilot Ridge
652 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
Ford and trail are not passable for stock. |
FS RD 49 |
Hiking |
11.0 |
Most Difficult |
Medium |
2450 |
Red Mountain
651 |
12/18/2008: UNKNOWN
|
FS RD 49 |
Hiking |
0.9 |
Most Difficult |
Low |
2100 |
Sloan Peak
648 |
12/18/2008:
Some damage from flood 2003. This trail is a climber’s route that has received minimal maintenance in the past few years. Trail can be difficult to find/follow. The North Fork Sauk can be a dangerous ford. The trail has an avalanche chute about the third crossing of Cougar Creek, it is very strenuous. It has been flagged with pink ribbon to scramble through. Some access via Bedal Trailhead. |
FS RD 49 |
Hiking |
4.5 |
Most Difficult |
Low |
1900 |
Squire Creek
654 |
ROAD CLOSED
Go at your own risk. Material above is very unstable and could still come down. Could be very dangerous on rain soaked days. ROAD CLOSED DUE TO STORM DAMAGE. DISTANCE TO TRAILHEAD 2 MILES. |
FS RD 2040 |
|
|
|
|
|
WhiteChuck Bench
731 |
12/18/2008: INACCESSIBLE, NO ROAD ACCESS
Slides through several sections of trail and trees down. |
FS RD 27 |
Hiking, Family Use |
6.5 |
More Difficult |
Low |
1600 |
White Chuck River
643 |
12/18/2008: INACCESSIBLE, NO ROAD OR TRAIL ACCESS.
Trail washed away by
2003 flood. |
FS RD 23 |
Hiking, Stock |
5.9 |
More Difficult |
Extra Heavy |
2300 |
US Highway 2
Skykomish Area east to Stevens Pass
Trail |
Current
Conditions &
Remarks |
Access |
Trail Use |
Length
One-Way
(miles) |
Difficulty |
Visitor
Use |
Beginning
Elevation
(feet) |
Bald Eagle Mountain
650 |
01/12/2009: SNOW
Slip of approx 15 ft. of trail at MP 0.5 from Curry Gap junction. Not passable for stock. |
FS RD 63 via 65 detour & TR 1050 |
Hiking, Stock |
9.7 |
More Difficult |
Low |
3900 |
Barclay Creek 1055 |
01/12/2009: SNOW
FS Road 6024 CLOSED
Good for snowshoeing. |
FS RD 6024 |
Hiking |
2.2 |
Easiest |
Extra Heavy |
2200 |
Blanca Lake
1052 |
01/12/2009: SNOW Several trees across trail in first mile of trail. |
FS RD 63 vi 65 detour |
Hiking |
3.5 |
More/Most Difficult |
Extra Heavy |
1900 |
Deception Creek 1059 |
01/12/2009: SNOW Bridge out at MP 5 and MP 5.5.
No campfires permitted above 4000 feet. This includes Deception Lakes. |
FS RD 6088 |
Hiking, Stock |
10.3 |
More Difficult |
Low |
2000 |
Dorothy Lake 1072 |
01/12/2009: SNOW No campfires at Dorothy Lake and above 4000 feet. Dogs must be on leash. |
FS RD 6410 |
Hiking |
4.5 |
More Difficult |
Extra Heavy |
1900 |
Evans Lake 1069 |
01/12/2009: SNOW - INACCESSIBLE
Road closed and gated at junction of FS Roads #68 and #6835 for wildlife closure until March 1, 2009.
|
FS RD 68, 6835, 6846 |
Hiking, Family Use |
0.5 |
Easiest |
Medium |
3600 |
Evergreen Lookout 1056 |
12/21/2008: SNOW - INACCESSIBLE
ROAD CLOSED AND GATED 8.3 MILES FROM TRAILHEAD DUE TO SEVERE FLOOD DAMAGE TO ROAD. |
FS RD 65, 6550, 6554 |
Hiking |
1.2 |
More Difficult |
Medium |
4200 |
Heybrook Lookout 1070 |
01/12/2009: OPEN
|
US HWY 2 |
Hiking |
1.3 |
More Difficult |
Medium |
800 |
Iron
Goat
1074
Martin Creek Trailhead |
01/12/2009: SNOW Upper Grade is open and maintained. Lower Grade is passable but rough over avalanche debris 2 miles from Martin Creek trailhead. |
FS RD 67, 6710 |
Hiking, Barrier Free |
7.5 |
Easiest |
Heavy |
2300 |
Iron
Goat
1074
Scenic Trailhead |
01/12/2009: SNOW Upper Grade is open and maintained. Lower Grade is not currently wheelchair accessible 0.5 miles from Scenic trailhead. |
US HWY 2 |
Hiking, Barrier Free |
Varies |
Easiest |
Heavy |
2500 |
Iron
Goat
1074
Wellington Trailhead |
01/12/2009: SNOW New viewpoint for Great Northern Railroad's Old Cascade Tunnel |
FS RD 67, 6710 |
Hiking, Barrier Free |
7.5 |
Easiest |
Heavy |
2300 |
Johnson Ridge
1067 |
01/12/2009: SNOW |
FS RD 65, 6520 |
Hiking, Bicycles, Motor -cycles |
4.8 |
More Difficult |
Low |
3600 |
Lake Clarice
1066 |
01/12/2009: SNOW
No campfires above 4000 feet. |
FS RD 6088 &TR 1059 |
Hiking, Stock |
4.0 |
More Difficult |
Medium |
4500 |
Lake Elizabeth
1071 |
01/12/2009: SNOW |
FS RD 6410, 6420 |
Hiking |
0.7 |
Easiest |
Medium |
2900 |
Lake Serene 1068 |
01/12/2009: CLOSED
Forest Service Road 6020110 to Lake Serene Trailhead is closed until further notice.
No camping, no fires! |
US HWY 2 |
Hiking |
3.6 |
Most Difficult |
Extra Heavy |
640 |
Meadow Creek
1057 |
01/12/2009: SNOW Narrow tread for stock. |
FS RD 65, 6530 |
Hiking, Stock |
8.1 |
More Difficult |
Low |
2200 |
Necklace Valley
1062 |
01/12/2009: SNOW
No campfires allowed above 4000 feet. Dogs must be leashed. |
FS RD 68 |
Hiking |
7.5 |
More/Most Difficult |
Heavy |
1600 |
North Fork Skykomish
1051 |
01/12/2009: SNOW
|
FS RD 63 via 65 detour |
Hiking, Stock |
7.3 |
More Difficult |
Low |
3100 |
Pacific Crest Trail
(Stevens Pass North to Meander
Meadow)
2000 |
01/12/2009: SNOW
Campfires prohibited at Lake Valhalla and Lake Sally Ann. Maintained by Wenatchee River Ranger District.
509-548-6977 |
US HWY 2 |
Hiking, Stock |
31.0 |
Easiest /More Difficult |
Heavy |
4061 |
Pacific Crest Trail
(Stevens Pass South to Deception
Pass)
2000 |
01/12/2009: SNOW
|
US HWY 2 |
Hiking, Stock |
21.0 |
More Difficult |
Heavy |
4061 |
Pass Creek
1053 |
01/12/2009: SNOW |
FS RD 63 via 65 detour & TR 1051 |
Hiking, Stock |
3.7 |
More Difficult |
Low |
3400 |
Quartz Creek
1050 |
01/12/2009: SNOW At approx. MP 2.0, snow slide across trail, with depth up to 5 feet. Impassable to stock. |
FS RD 63 via 65 detour |
Hiking, Stock |
4.4 |
More Difficult |
Low |
2500 |
Surprise Creek 1060 |
01/12/2009: SNOW
No campfires above 4000 feet. Dogs must be leashed. |
US HWY 2 |
Hiking |
4.7 |
More Difficult |
Heavy |
2200 |
Tonga Ridge 1058 |
01/12/2009: SNOW Trailhead may be inaccessible due to snow and ice on FS Road #6830. |
FS RD 68, 6830 |
Hiking |
4.6 |
Easiest |
Heavy |
4300 |
Tunnel Creek 1061 |
01/12/2009: SNOW
No campfires at Hope or Mig Lakes. |
FS RD 6095 |
Hiking |
1.6 |
Most Difficult |
Low |
3100 |
West Cady Ridge
1054 |
01/12/2009: SNOW |
FS RD 63 |
Hiking, Stock |
7.8 |
More Difficult |
Low |
2500 |
West Fork Foss Lakes
1064 |
01/12/2009: SNOW Trail severely flood damaged. Foot log at MP .5 washed out. No campfires above 4000 feet. No campfires at any lake on this trail. Dogs must be leashed. |
FS RD 68 |
Hiking |
7.1 |
Easiest/Most Difficult |
Extra Heavy |
1600 |
Interstate 90 Mountains to Sound Greenwayr
North Bend area east to Snoqualmie Pass
Winter is here and a blanket of snow has enveloped our mountains. Be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions by bringing extra clothing, food, water, blankets, shovel, first aid kit and tire chains. Mountain weather can be very different from weather at lower elevations. Before you head out, check the avalanche forecast by calling: 206-526-6677 or go online at: www.nwac.us/products/SABSEA .
Trail |
Current
Conditions &
Remarks |
Access |
Trail Use |
Length
One-Way
(miles) |
Difficulty |
Visitor
Use |
Beginning
Elevation
(feet) |
Annette
Lake
1019 |
12/31/2008: SNOW
Elev. gain 1700'. First 0.7 of a mile is open to horses and bicycles (up to the Iron Horse Trail).
Only hikers are allowed after the intersection with the Iron Horse Trail. Watch out near avalanche chutes. |
FS RD 55 |
Hiking, Bicycles, Stock |
3.9 |
More Difficult |
Heavy |
1900 |
Asahel Curtis Nature
1023 |
12/31/2008: SNOW
Day use only area, dogs must be on a leash at all times. |
FS RD 55 |
Hiking, Interp, Family Use |
1.3 |
Easiest |
Heavy |
1900 |
Bare Mountain
1037 |
12/31/2008: SNOW
Elev. gain 3250'. Trail is hard to follow in places. |
FS RD 57 |
Hiking |
4.3 |
More Difficult |
Medium |
2200 |
Commonwealth Basin
1033 |
12/31/2008: SNOW
Elev. gain 2300'.
Exercise caution crossing the creek on slick logs. No campfires above 4,000 feet. |
I-90, TR 2000 |
Hiking |
2.5 / 2.6 |
More Difficult |
Medium |
3000 |
Denny Creek
1014 |
12/31/2008: SNOW
Elev. gain 2200'. No campfires at Melakwa Lakes. |
FS RD 58 |
Hiking |
4.4 |
More Difficult |
Heavy |
2300 |
Dingford Creek
1005 |
12/31/2008: SNOW
Elev. gain 2800'. First half-mile is steep with poor footing (rocks, roots, erosion). Creek crossings are difficult at best. Trails are muddy and wet. Expect some blow-downs. |
FS RD 56 |
Hiking |
5.7 |
More Difficult |
Medium |
1300 |
Dutch Miller Gap
1030 |
12/31/2008: SNOW
Elev gain 3570'. FS Road 56 (Middle Fork County Road) has been permanently closed at MP 17.4; Dingford Creek, adding 7.5 miles to the original trail. The new Dutch Miller Gap trailhead is located at this closure. No campfires at Williams Lake. |
FS RD 56
Dutch Miller Trailhead now at Dingford Creek
|
Hiking, Stock |
15.1 |
More Difficult |
Medium |
1400 |
Franklin Falls
1036 |
12/31/2008: SNOW
Elev. gain 250'. Franklin Falls trail can be combined with the Wagon Road trail for a 2-mile loop. Part of trail is washed out near the waterfall. Rocks to the falls can be very slick. |
FS RD 58 |
Hiking, Family Use |
1.0 |
Easiest |
Medium |
2400 |
Gold Creek Pond
1250 |
12/31/2008: SNOW
Elev. gain: None.
This is a protected wildlife
viewing area. Barrier-free paved trail. No biking, swimming, fishing, or boating. Nice picnic area. Dogs must be on a leash.
|
FS RD 4832 |
Interp, Barrier Free, Family Use |
1.0 |
Easiest |
Medium |
2600 |
Gold Creek
1314 |
12/31/2008: SNOW
Elev. gain 500’ (1600’ to Alaska Lake).The bridge near the trailhead is out. The rocks are very slick when wet. Gold Creek Basin trail is CLOSED. Avalanche debris at 3.4 miles. Trail damage/hazardous.
Un-groomed Sno-Park permit required.
|
FS RD 4832 |
Hiking |
5.3 miles to junction, 6.3 miles to Alaska Lake, 7.0 miles to Joe Lake |
Most Difficult |
Low |
2600 |
Granite Mountain
1016 |
12/31/2008: SNOW
Elev. gain 3800'. Water is scarce so bring your own. Hike Trail #1007 for 1.2 miles to Trail #1016. Trail is very slick when wet. Please stay on main trail. Great Views. No campfires.
Avalanche hotspot and not recommended in winter. |
I-90, TR 1007 |
Hiking, Stock (llamas & goats only) |
1.2 / 3.1 |
Most Difficult |
Heavy |
1800 |
Hester Lake
1005.1 |
12/31/2008: SNOW
Elev. gain 2600'. Difficult to navigate due to brush & ruts, expect some mud, windfall and water along the way, too. Not recommended for horses. No campfires. |
FS RD 56, TR 1005 |
Hiking |
3.0 / 2.5 |
More Difficult |
Medium |
1300 |
High Lakes
1012 |
12/31/2008: SNOW
Elev. gain 1800'. No campfires allowed at these lakes. |
I-90, TR 1013 |
Hiking, Stock (llamas & goats only) |
TR #1012 3.9 & TR #1013 3.0 |
More Difficult |
Heavy |
3100 |
Ira Spring
(Mason Lake)
1038 |
12/31/2008: SNOW
Elev. gain 2100'. No campfires. Dogs on leash. |
FS RD 9030, 9031 |
Hiking |
4.0 |
More Difficult |
Medium |
2200 |
Kaleetan Lake
1010 |
12/31/2008: SNOW
Elev. gain 2100'. Expect blow-down and brush. Trail is hard to follow in places. No campfires at Windy Lake. Dogs must be leashed. |
I-90, TR 1007, TR 1011 |
Hiking |
5.5 / 0.5 / 4.0 |
More Difficult |
Low |
1800 |
Kendall Peak Lakes
1344 |
12/31/2008: SNOW
Elev. gain 2000'. FS Road 9090 is closed
to motorized vehicle. Walk about 2.5 miles
on road to trailhead. Trail from the junction is hard to find. Brush and windfall.
Un-groomed Sno-Park permit required.
|
FS RD 4832 |
Hiking |
3.5 |
More Difficult |
Low |
2800 |
Lennox Creek
1001 |
12/31/2008: SNOW
Elev. gain 2500'. The trail is hard to follow, and in poor shape. No campfires at Anderson Lake. |
FS RD 57 |
Hiking |
2.0 road
---
3.8 trail |
More Difficult |
Low |
2100 |
Marten Lake
1006 |
12/31/2008: SNOW
Elev. gain 1900'. Trail is difficult to follow in places with slick rocks, roots and brush. This trail can be hazardous for those unprepared. No available firewood. Very slick when wet. |
FS RD 56, 5620, TR 1002 |
Hiking |
3.0 / 1.3 |
More Difficult |
Low |
1200 |
McClellan Butte
1015 |
12/31/2008: SNOW
Elev. gain 3700'. Mountain bikes and horses are allowed, on the first mile to the Iron Horse trail, then hikers only. Windfall on trail.
Avalanche hotspot and not recommended in winter. |
I-90 |
Hiking, Bicycles, Stock |
4.5 |
Most Difficult |
Medium |
1500 |
Melakwa Lake
1011 |
12/31/2008: SNOW
Elev. gain 2700'. No campfires! |
I-90, TR 1007 |
Hiking |
5.5 / 3.2 |
More Difficult |
Medium |
1800 |
Middle Fork
1003 |
12/31/2008: SNOW
Elev. gain 1800'.
Boardwalks are very slick. The trail is in good condition. Some mud in places.
See trail difficulty ratings to right.Trail is open to mountain bikes on odd calendar days only. |
FS RD 56 |
Hiking, Stock,
Bicycles |
14.0 |
Easiest for Hikers; More Difficult for Horses; Most Difficult for Bicycles |
Medium |
1000 |
Mt. Defiance
1009 |
12/31/2008: SNOW
Elev. gain 3500'. Little Mason lake trail is difficult to follow. No campfires at Island, Rainbow and Blazer Lakes. The trail is mostly snow-free to the ridge. |
I-90, TR 1007 |
Hiking |
4.0 / 6.8 |
More Difficult |
Low |
1800 |
Nordrum Lake
1004 |
12/31/2008: SNOW
Elev. gain 2500'. Bikes are allowed on Trail
#1002 for 6.3 miles; foot traffic beyond. There is a difficult
stream crossing after junction with Snoqualmie Lake trail. Brushy. |
FS RD 56, 5620, TR 1002 |
Hiking |
TR #1002 6.3 & TR #1004
2.5 |
More Difficult |
Low |
1200 |
Pacific Crest
(Snoqualmie Pass North to Gravel/Ridge
Lakes)
2000N |
12/31/2008: SNOW
Elev. gain 2300'. Lots of blowdown. No campfires at Ridge or Gravel Lakes.
Kendall Katwalk is an avalanche hotspot and not recommended in winter. |
I-90 |
Hiking, Stock |
7.5 |
More Difficult |
Medium |
3000 |
Pacific Crest
(Snoqualmie Pass South to Windy Pass)
2000S |
12/31/2008: SNOW
Elev. gain 800'. Muddy spots. Some windfall, and brushy spots.
Closed at Snoqualmie Pass during winter ski season. |
I-90, FS RD 54 or 9070 |
Hiking, Stock |
5.5 |
More Difficult |
Heavy |
3000 |
Pratt Lake
1007 |
12/31/2008: SNOW
Elev. gain 2300'. No campfires at Pratt or Tuschohatchie Lakes. Dogs must be on leash at all tmes. |
I-90 |
Hiking, Stock (llamas & goats only) |
5.5 |
More Difficult |
Heavy |
1800 |
Rock Creek
1013.1 |
12/31/2008: SNOW
Elev. gain 2600'.
No campfires. |
FS RD 56, TR 1003 |
Hiking |
3.4 / 4.3 |
More Difficult |
Low |
1500 |
Snoqualmie Lake / Taylor River
1002 |
12/31/2008: SNOW
Elev. gain 2600'. First 6.3 miles are open to mountain bikes. New bridge has been installed over Marten Creek (at 3 miles). Puncheon is in bad shape. Not recommended for horses. Poor footing near the washout at 1.25 miles. Muddy areas. |
FS RD 56, 5620 |
Hiking, Bicycles, Stock |
10.0 |
More Difficult |
Low |
1200 |
Snow Lake
1013 |
12/31/2008: SNOW
Elev. gain 1700'; elev. loss 700'.
Avalanche hotspot and not recommended while under snow! Please choose another destination.
Trail to the Wildcat Lake. is hard to follow. The creeks are flowing swiftly. Muddy and wet areas on the trail, wear appropriate shoes. No campfires at Snow and Gem lakes. |
I-90 |
Hiking, Stock (llamas & goats only) |
3.0 |
More Difficult |
Extra
Heavy |
3100 |
Sunday Lake
1000 |
12/31/2008: SNOW
Elev. gain 500'. Parking is at Gate 30. Hike along old road for the first mile. Expect deep water/mud for the first half mile of the trail and continuing for at least 500 feet. Brushy. Creeks may be difficult to cross. Hazardous creek crossing along first few miles! |
FS RD 57 |
Hiking |
3.1 |
More Difficult |
Low |
1400 |
Talapus Lake
1039 |
12/31/2008: SNOW
Elev. gain 1220'. Puncheon is very slippery! Some blowdown. There's standing water and mud on the trail. No campfires at these lakes. |
FS RD 9030 |
Hiking |
3.1 |
More Difficult |
Heavy |
2600 |
Wagon Road
1021 |
12/31/2008: SNOW
Elev. gain 250'. Expect fallen trees along the trail, mud and washouts. |
FS RD 58 |
Hiking, Interp, Family Use |
1.0 |
Easiest |
Medium |
2300 |
Williams Lake
1031.1 |
12/31/2008: SNOW
Elev gain 1800'. Snow on trail. No campfires. |
FS RD 56, TR 1030 |
Hiking |
6.5 / 1.0 |
Easiest |
Medium |
2800 |
Note: Dogs are required to be on a leash, and under control at all times, on all trails north of I-90 leading in to the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. A violation citation is $125.00. Dogs are allowed to be off leash, but under voice control on the south side of I-90. Dogs are often reported missing; leashes are encouraged.
Campfire regulations in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness are as follows: Campfires are allowed below 4,000 ft. in elevation west of the crest of the Cascade Mountain Range and below 5,000 ft. in elevation east of the crest. Other campfire areas may be restricted due to high fire danger, high use and/or no fuel.
State Route 410 - Mather Memorial Parkway
White River Area to Crystal Mountain
Trail |
Current
Conditions &
Remarks |
Access |
Trail Use |
Length
One-Way
(miles) |
Difficulty |
Visitor
Use |
Beginning
Elevation
(feet) |
Arch Rock
1187 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
Trail damaged. Starts at 3900' at junction with Greenwater trail #1176. Ends
at 5950' at junction with Pacific Crest Trail 2000. |
TR 1176 |
Hiking, Stock |
3.1 |
More Difficult |
Medium |
3900 |
Buck Creek
1169 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
Trail damaged. Connector trail for #1194 Skookum Flats Trail and #1199 White
River Trail. |
SR 410 |
Hiking, Bicycles |
0.5 |
Easiest |
Medium |
2400 |
Bullion Basin
1156 |
12/15/2008: SNOW
Popular Horse trail. Trail climbs thru subalpine timber into
the basin. |
FS RD 7190 |
Hiking, Stock |
2.2 |
More Difficult |
Medium |
4760 |
Carbon & Bearhead
1179 |
12/15/2008: SNOW
|
FS RD 74 |
Hiking, Stock |
9.4 |
More Difficult |
Low |
4200 |
Christoff
1171 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
Trail damaged. Hard to find trailhead. |
FS RD 7125 |
Hiking, Stock, Bicycles |
3.3 |
More Difficult |
Medium |
2120 |
Clearwater
1178 |
01/08/2008: INACCESSIBLE
No access. Navigation skills required. |
FS RD 74 |
Hiking, Stock |
8.1 |
More Difficult |
Low |
4200 |
Clearwest Peak
1181 |
01/08/2008: INACCESSIBLE
No access. Follows ridge to 5644-foot elevation. |
FS RD 74, 7430 |
Hiking, Stock |
0.8 |
More Difficult |
Medium |
4725 |
Colquhoun Peak
1195 |
01/08/2008: SNOW
Trail damaged. Hike to an old lookout site. |
FS RD 70, 7030 |
Hiking, Stock, Bicycles, Motor cycles |
0.5 |
More Difficult |
Low |
4650 |
Crystal Mountain
1163 |
12/15/2008: SNOW
Access from Sand Flats campground, off Crystal Mtn. Blvd., FS#7190510. |
FS RD 7190 -510 |
Hiking, Stock, Bicycles |
9.1 |
Easiest |
Heavy |
4080 |
Dalles Ridge
1173 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
Trail damage. Nice ridge walk. |
FS RD 70, 72, 7250 |
Hiking, Stock, Bicycles |
1.8 |
More Difficult |
Medium |
5400 |
Dalles River
1162.1 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
Trail from Dalles Campground to a huge Douglas fir. |
SR410 |
Hiking, Bicycles |
0.8 |
Easiest |
Heavy |
2100 |
Deep Creek
1196 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
Trail damage. Caution advised for stock use; steep trail. |
FS RD 70, 7036 |
Hiking, Stock, Bicycles |
4.0 |
More Difficult |
Medium |
2880 |
Divide
1172 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
Blowdowns, overgrown areas. |
FS RD 70, 7030, 7032 |
Hiking, Stock, Bicycles, Motor cycles |
8.5 |
More Difficult |
Medium |
4320 |
Doe Falls
1174 |
12/15/2008: SNOW
Connects with Suntop Trail #1183 to #1174 in 2.5 miles. Harvest
area which ends at small waterfall. |
FS RD 7160 |
Hiking |
0.5 |
More Difficult |
Medium |
4080 |
Frog Mountain
1180 |
01/08/2008: INACCESSIBLE
No access. 3.1 miles one-way. |
FS RD 74 |
Hiking, Stock, Bicycles, Motor cycles |
3.1 |
More Difficult |
Low |
4200 |
Goat Falls
1189 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
|
FS RD 7174
Closed |
Hiking |
0.5 |
Easiest |
Medium |
3040 |
Goat Lake
1161 |
12/15/2008: SNOW
Starts in high alpine with view of Castle Mountain. |
FS RD 7190 |
Hiking, Stock |
1.6 |
More Difficult |
Heavy |
6160 |
Grass Mountain
1170 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
Hard to find trailhead. |
FS RD 7125 |
Hiking, Stock, Bicycles |
6.0 |
More Difficult |
Heavy |
4560 |
Greenwater Lakes
1176 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
|
FS RD 70, 7033 or 7174 |
Hiking, Stock |
7.6/4.3 |
More Difficult |
Extra Heavy |
2500 |
Heskin Lake
1193 |
12/15/2008: SNOW
From Crystal Mtn., walk to Chairlift #4. The Lake is approx.
200 yards from the top of the chair. OR, walk 3/4 of the way
up the T-Bar to silver creek Trail, then to Jim Town. At Jim
Town, cross the creek and follow the trail to Heskin Lake. |
FS RD 7190 & TR 1163 |
Hiking, Stock |
0.7 |
More Difficult |
Heavy |
5520 |
Huckleberry Creek
1182 |
12/15/2008: SNOW
This trail starts in FS land, and continues up into the National
Park. |
FS RD 73 |
Hiking |
0.9 |
Easiest |
Medium |
3200 |
John Muir Nature
1204 |
01/08/2008: CLOSED
Barrier-free trail loop located in the Dalles Campground. |
SR 410 |
Hiking, Barrier Free |
0.8 |
Easiest |
Heavy |
2200 |
Lost Lake
1185 |
12/15/2008: SNOW
|
FS RD 70 & TR 1176 |
Hiking, Stock |
5.1 |
More Difficult |
Heavy |
3000 |
Maggie Creek
1186 |
12/15/2008: SNOW
Wilderness trail which crosses the Greenwater River with junction
at the PCT. |
FS RD 70, 7033 & TR 1176 |
Hiking, Stock |
5.0 |
More Difficult |
Medium |
3500 |
Naches
1175 |
12/15/2008: SNOW / SNO-PARK
Begins at 2500, feet with trailhead on FR 7033; ends at
5100, feet at Naches Pass. Trail is closed to motorized use November 15 through July
15. |
FS RD 70 |
Open to all users.
|
5.7 |
More Difficult |
Extra Heavy |
2500 |
Noble Knob
1184 |
12/15/2008: SNOW
Beautiful ridge hike. A NW Forest pass
is needed for camping in Corral pass and hiking the trails. |
FS RD 7174 |
Hiking, Stock, Bicycles |
7.9 |
More Difficult |
Heavy |
5700 |
Norse Peak View
1191.1 |
12/15/2008: SNOW
Spur off #1191. |
FS RD 7190 |
Hiking, Stock |
0.9 |
More Difficult |
Heavy |
6480 |
Norse Peak
1191 |
12/15/2008: SNOW
|
FS RD 7190 |
Hiking, Stock |
5.2 |
More Difficult |
Extra Heavy |
4000 |
Pacfic Crest
(Chinook Pass to Norse Peak Trail)
2000 |
12/15/2008: SNOW
Gov't Meadows to Pyramid Pk. Snow with ice. |
SR 410 |
Hiking, Stock |
10.2 |
More Difficult |
Heavy |
5432 |
Pacfic Crest
(Norse Peak Trail to Naches Pass Trail)
2000 |
12/15/2008: SNOW
Check "www.pcta.org" Snow with ice. |
SR 410 |
Hiking, Stock |
12.9 |
More Difficult |
Medium |
6080 |
Palisades
1198 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
|
FS RD 70, 7150 & TR 1199 |
Hiking, Bicycles |
6.6 |
More Difficult |
Medium |
2400 |
Pyramid Peak
1160 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
Sno-Park area FS Rd #7030, off of #70. Trail not maintained
at this time. Heavy logging. |
FS RD 70, 7030 |
Hiking, Stock |
0.7 |
More Difficult |
Medium |
4960 |
Rainier View
1155 |
12/15/2008: SNOW
0.6 mile ridge walk. No connecting
trail to Castle Mtn. Rock Crumbles on
Castle Mtn. |
FS RD 7174 |
Hiking, Stock |
2.2 |
More Difficult |
Medium |
5680 |
Ranger Creek
1197 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
Trail damaged. Begins at 2800' at junction with White River Trail #1199; Ends
at 5520' at junction with Dalles Ridge Trail #1173. |
FS RD 7174 & TR 1199 |
Hiking, Stock, Bicycles |
5.8 |
More Difficult |
Medium |
2880 |
Silver Creek
1192 |
12/15/2008: SNOW
Trail from Crystal Mountain Resort. Climbs to 5880'. |
FS RD 7190 |
Hiking, Stock, Bicycles |
2.1 |
Easiest |
Heavy |
4800 |
Skookum Flats
1194 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
|
FS RD 7190 & TR 1162 |
Hiking, Bicycles |
8.2 |
Easiest |
Heavy |
2100 |
Snoquera Falls
1167 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
Great hike to waterfall. |
SR 410 |
Hiking |
2.4 |
More Difficult |
Heavy |
2560 |
Summit Lake
1177 |
12/15/2008: SNOW
|
FS RD 7810 |
Hiking, Stock |
2.5 |
Easiest |
Heavy |
4400 |
Suntop
1183 |
01/08/2008: SNOW
Gate locked 1mile before lookout when
volunteers are not present. |
FS RD 7160 |
Hiking, Stock, Bicycles, Motor cycles |
8.3 |
Easiest |
Medium |
2600 |
White River
1199 |
12/18/2008: SNOW
|
FS RD 7174 Closed |
Hiking, Stock, Bicycles |
5.9 |
Easiest |
Heavy |
2960 |
|