USDA Forest Service
 

Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

  

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

United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service.

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

US Forest Service - Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Last Modified: Friday, 10 October 2008 at 16:36:23 EDT



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