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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
Heather Meadows / North Fork Nooksack
Baker Lake Road (Forest Road #11)
Baker Lake / Middle Fork Nooksack
Baker Lake / Middle Fork Nooksack
| Road | Current Status | Additional Information | Surface / Lanes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Baker Lake Road |
11/19/2009: OPEN | Paved/Gravel Two/One Lanes |
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| 1102 Sulphur Point |
CLOSED | Permanent Wildlife Closure | NA |
| 1106 East Bank |
11/19/2009: OPEN | Gravel One Lane |
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| 1107 / 1107022 Anderson/Watson Lakes |
11/19/2009: PARTIAL | Snow at trailhead. | Gravel One Lane |
| 1122 / 1122011 Lower Sandy Creek |
11/19/2009: CLOSED | Seasonal closure | Gravel One Lane |
| 1124 Sandy Creek |
11/19/2009: CLOSED | Closed to motorized access. | Gravel One Lane |
| 1130 Marten Lake |
11/19/2009: OPEN | Access to Hot Springs, Road 1130 to Road 1144. | Gravel One Lane |
| 1131 Boulder Ridge |
11/19/2009: PARTIAL | Snow at trailhead. | Gravel One Lane |
| 1144 Morovitz Creek |
11/19/2009: PARTIAL | Road has been placed into storage and is not a drivable road anymore. 3 mile hike to Hot Springs, or use FS RD 1130 to access the Hot Springs. |
Gravel One Lane |
| 1152 / 1152014 Shannon Creek |
11/19/2009: PARTIAL | Snow at trailhead. | Gravel One Lane |
| 1160 Shuksan Creek / East Shannon |
11/19/2009: CLOSED | Flood Damage - Permanent Closure. 4.7 mile walk to Shuksan Lake trailhead. |
Gravel One Lane |
| 12 Loomis-Nooksack |
11/19/2009: PARTIAL | Seasonal Gate Closed November 1 to July 01 at MP 7 (6.4 miles before Pioneer Camp Trail Head). |
Gravel One Lane |
| 1230 Blue Lake |
11/19/2009: PARTIAL | Snow at trailhead. | Gravel One Lane |
| 13 Schreibers Meadow |
11/19/2009: PARTIAL | Snow 1.5 miles before trailhead. | Gravel One Lane |
| 1303 Dillard Ridge |
CLOSED | Permanent Wildlife Closure | NA |
| State Route 20 North Cascades |
OPEN |
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
Skagit River / Cascade River / Other Areas Accessed from SR20
| Road | Current Status | Additional Information | Surface / Lanes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1030/1036 Sauk Mtn |
11/19/2009: UNKNOWN | High clearance recommended. Large Pot holes. |
Gravel One Lane |
| 1050 Diobsud Creek |
11/19/2009: OPEN | Road has been opened at MP 1.1. VERY narrow and ONLY 4X4 or High clearance vehicles are recommended. Expected repair 2010. | Gravel One Lane |
| 1060 Bacon Creek |
11/19/2009: PARTIAL | Open to bridge at 4.3 miles. Has not been logged out or had maintenance at this time. Logging out needed and some rocks in the road. Use Caution. | Gravel One Lane |
| 14 Jackman-Thunder |
11/19/2009: PARTIAL | Open 9 miles in. Log traffic first 5 miiles of road. |
Gravel One Lane |
| 1420 Thunder Lakes |
11/19/2009: UNKNOWN | Gravel One Lane | |
| 15 Cascade River |
11/19/2009: PARTIAL | NOTICE: Open to El Dorado Creek, mile post 20. About 3 miles before the end of the road, Cascade Pass Trailhead. 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 |
11/19/2009: PARTIAL | Snow | Gravel One Lane |
| 1550 Irene Creek |
11/19/2009: UNKNOWN | Gravel One Lane |
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| 1560 Saddle Point |
11/19/2009: UNKNOWN | Gravel One Lane |
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| 1570 Found Creek (& Kindy) |
11/19/2009: PARTIAL | NOTICE: Open to El Dorado Creek, mile post 20. About 3 miles before the end of the road, Cascade Pass Trailhead. Road washed out at MP 1.7, rock barriers, road will not reopen beyond this point. |
Gravel One Lane |
| 1590 South Fork Cascade |
CLOSED No vehicle access. |
Gravel One Lane |
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| 16 Illabot Creek |
11/19/2009: PARTIAL | Forest Service Road 16, Illabot Creek Road, is closed at 8.8 miles in due to a washout. Expected repair work is 2010. Expect ruts and occasional rocks and limbs in roadway. |
Gravel One Lane |
| 1610 West Boundary |
11/19/2009: UNKNOWN | No recent report. | Gravel One Lane |
| 1610-021 Suiattle Mountain |
11/19/2009: CLOSED | Yearly seasonal wildlife closure 12/1 to 6/1. | Gravel One Lane |
| 1620 Hilt Creek |
11/19/2009: UNKNOWN | No recent report. High clearance 4x4 recommended. | Gravel One Lane |
| 17 Finney-Cumberland |
11/19/2009: PARTIAL | Snow | Paved/Gravel Two/One Lanes |
| 1705 Gee Creek |
11/19/2009: UNKNOWN | Gated at MP 8.0. Full-year wildlife closure. | NA |
| 1715 Sutter Mountain |
11/19/2009: PARTIAL | Open to .8 where road is closed at Clendenen Creek. |
NA |
| 1720 Gee Point / Gee Lake |
11/19/2009: UNKNOWN | Road is not maintained beyond 2 miles (intersection of 1720 and 1722). | Gravel One Lane |
| 1730 Clendenen |
11/19/2009: UNKNOWN | Gravel One Lane |
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| 1775 Claims (Iron Mt.) |
11/19/2009: UNKNOWN | Gated at MP 10.5. Full-year wildlife closure. | Gravel One Lane |
| 1820 Higgins Creek |
11/19/2009: UNKNOWN | Road closed by slide at MP 1.2. Gated at MP 3.8. Full-year wildlife closure. |
Gravel One Lane |
| State Route 20 North Cascades |
Check WSDOT Pass Condition Report for current conditions... | 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
Access to Glacier Peak Wilderness
| Road | Current Status | Additional Information | Surface / Lanes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 South Suiattle |
11/10/2009: INACCESSIBLE | Inaccessible at junction with Road 26 due to Boundary Bridge road approach flood damage. Repairs to bridge began in fall 2009, work ongoing, expect to see bridge open to public in late summer 2010. | Gravel One Lane |
| 2510 Conrad Creek |
11/10/2009: INACCESSIBLE | Road 25 inaccessible at Boundary Bridge. | Gravel One Lane |
| 26 Suiattle River |
11/10/2009: CLOSED | Closed at MP12.6 due to washout. Washouts also at MP 13.0, MP 13.5, and MP 20.8. Closed to motorized vehicles beyond washout. Good for biking and walking, clear of windfall trees to Downy Creek. Repairs to begin in 2010. Some construction equipment may be encountered on road due to Boundary Bridge extension work. Delays should be minimal. |
Paved/Gravel Two/One Lanes |
| 2640/42 Grade Creek |
11/10/2009: OPEN | Maintenance and construction equipment may be encountered on this road through fall. |
Gravel One Lane |
| 2660 Tenas Creek |
11/10/2009: CLOSED | Closed at Gate at MP 2.1. The gate at the junction of FSR 2660 and 2661 at MP 2.1 is locked at the end of the day. It is approx five miles to the Boulder Lake trail head from the closure. |
Gravel One Lane |
| 2680 Green Mtn. |
11/10/2009: 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 |
11/10/2009: INACCESSIBLE | Road 25 and Road 23 are inaccessible due to flood damage. | Gravel One Lane |
| 2703 Circle Creek |
11/10/2009: 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
Access from either Darrington or Granite Falls
| Road | Current Status | Additional Information | Surface / Lanes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Segelson |
11/10/2009: OPEN | Snow on road likely above 2000’ elevation. 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 |
11/10/2009: SNOW | Snow on road likely above 2000’ elevation. | Gravel One Lane |
| SL0-5500 Mt. Higgins |
11/10/2009: OPEN | 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. | Gravel One Lane |
| 2000 Mt. Loop Scenic Hwy Hwy 7 County Mt. Loop Hwy – Verlot |
11/10/2009: OPEN | Ongoing road maintenance work between Barlow Pass and Bedal/North Fork Sauk bridge may cause some delays. Snow may be encountered at elevations above 2000’. Be prepared for winter driving conditions. Snohomish County Road Updates » |
Paved / Two LaneCounty Road first 9.4 miles from
Darrington Gravel / One Lane next14 miles to Barlow |
| 2010 French Creek |
11/10/2009: OPEN | Located at mile marker 41 on Hwy 530, 8.2 miles before reaching Darrington. Access to Boulder River Trailhead. | Gravel |
| 2030 Mine |
11/10/2009: 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 |
11/10/2009: OPEN | Road damage has closed this road 2 miles from trailhead. Major slide in 2002 took out the road about 3.5 miles from Darrington. Proceed at own risk. Closed to motorized vehicles at washout and beyond. | Gravel |
| 2060 Clear Creek |
11/10/2009: OPEN | Open to Eight-Mile trailhead. Road is rough, higher clearance vehicles recommended. Road is maintained to Eight-Mile trailhead, higher clearance vehicles recommended. Snow likely above 2000’ elevation. |
Gravel |
| 2065 Copper Creek |
11/10/2009: PARTIAL | Snow on road likely above 2000’ elevation. Unknown conditions beyond junction with FS Road 2060. | Gravel One Lane |
| 2070 Helena Ridge / Murphy Creek |
11/10/2009: OPEN | Snow on road likely above 2000’ elevation. Cleared to MP 6.5 | Gravel One Lane |
| 2075 Helena Creek |
11/10/2009: OPEN | Snow on road likely above 2000’ elevation. |
Gravel One Lane |
| 2080 Falls Creek |
11/10/2009: PARTIAL |
Open to MP 1, logging resumed. 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 |
11/10/2009: OPEN | Snow on road likely above 2000’ elevation. Road is maintained to trailhead. | Gravel One Lane |
| 2095 Mt. Pugh |
11/10/2009: OPEN | Snow on road likely above 2000’ elevation. Road is maintained to trailhead. | Gravel One Lane |
| 2140 Prairie Mtn. |
11/10/2009: PARTIAL | Unknown conditions. | Gravel One Lane |
| 22 North Side Sauk Road |
11/10/2009: OPEN | Gravel One Lane |
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| 23 White Chuck |
11/10/2009: CLOSED | Road closed at MP 1.7 due to complete road washout. Expect repairs late 2010. Remaining sections of road have many windfall logs. | Gravel One Lane |
| 24 Dan's Creek |
11/10/2009: OPEN | Snow on road likely above 2000’ elevation. |
Gravel One Lane |
| 2420 Dan's Cr. Divide |
11/10/2009: PARTIAL | Snow on road likely above 2000’ elevation. Open to junction with spur road 2420-014 (from Whitechuck side) Watch for gravel trucks and construction traffic. | Gravel One Lane |
| 2435, 2436, 2430 Upper Decline |
11/10/2009: OPEN | Snow on road likely above 2000’ elevation. | Gravel One Lane |
| 28 Stillaguamish |
11/10/2009: OPEN | Snow on road likely above 2000’ elevation. |
Gravel One Lane |
| 2810 North Mountain |
11/10/2009: OPEN | Snow on road likely above 2000’ elevation. Open to gate at MP 10, watch for windfall trees. Road is gated 1.5 miles prior to lookout due to past history of vandalism. Caution: Stay off stairs. |
Paved/Gravel One Lane |
| 29 Texas Pond |
11/10/2009: OPEN | Snow on road likely above 2000’ elevation. Road not maintained beyond Texas Pond. |
Gravel One Lane |
| 4020 Schweitzer Creek |
11/10/2009: OPEN | Snow on road likely above 2000’ elevation. | Gravel One Lane |
| 4021 Bear Lake & Pinnacle |
11/10/2009: INACCESSIBLE | Closed at MP 1.5, Black Creek bridge, approximately 1 mile to trailhead. 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 |
11/10/2009: OPEN | Snow on road likely above 2000’ elevation. Road repairs to access trailhead completed in 2009. |
Gravel One Lane |
| 4037 River Road |
11/10/2009: CLOSED | Road slumping again and some slide areas. Local access only. | |
| 4052 Deer Creek |
11/10/2009: OPEN | Snow on road likely above 2000’ elevation. Road is rough, higher clearance vehicles recommended. | Gravel One Lane |
| 4060 Coal Lake |
11/10/2009: OPEN | Snow on road likely above 2000’ elevation. | Gravel One Lane |
| 4063 Perry Creek |
11/10/2009: OPEN | Gravel One Lane |
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| 4065 Sunrise Mine |
11/10/2009: OPEN | Snow on road likely above 2000’ elevation. | Gravel One Lane |
| 4080 Elliott Creek (Goat Lake) |
11/10/2009: OPEN | Gravel One Lane |
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| 41 Tupso Pass |
11/10/2009: OPEN | Snow on road likely above 2000’ elevation. |
Gravel One Lane |
| 4110 Green Mtn. |
11/10/2009: OPEN | Snow on road likely above 2000’ elevation. Unknown conditions beyond MP 5. |
Gravel One Lane |
| 4111 Canyon Lake |
11/10/2009: OPEN | Snow on road likely above 2000’ elevation. | Gravel One Lane |
| 42 Mt. Pilchuck |
11/10/2009: OPEN | Snow on road likely above 2000’ elevation. |
Gravel One Lane |
| 49 Sloan Creek/North Fork Sauk |
11/10/2009: OPEN | Snow on road most likely. Road is not maintained beyond Bald Eagle trailhead, mile post 9. |
Gravel One Lane |
| Monte Cristo | 11/10/2009: CLOSED | No bridge at Sauk River crossing. 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
Skykomish Area east to Stevens Pass
| Road | Current Status | Additional Information | Surface / Lanes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6024 Barclay |
10/22/2009: OPEN | Gravel One Lane |
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| 6028 Baring Mountain |
10/22/2009: CLOSED | Road gated, closed to motor vehicles. | Gravel One Lane |
| 6030 Lowe Creek |
10/22/2009: PARTIAL | Closed to motor vehicles .5 miles past Lowe Creek bridge, due to road damage. | Gravel One Lane |
| 6066 Beckler Peak |
10/22/2009: OPEN | ||
| 6095 Tunnel Creek |
10/22/2009: OPEN | Gravel One Lane |
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| 6099 Old Cascade Highway (Tye) |
10/22/2009: OPEN | Gravel One Lane |
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| 62 Proctor Creek |
10/22/2009: CLOSED | Road gated, closed to motor vehicles. | |
| 63 North Fork Skykomish |
10/22/2009: PARTIAL | Index-Galena Road (#63) is closed between MP 6.4 and Garland Bypass due to washout. Road open from Garland Bypass up to West Cady Ridge trailhead; access via FS Rd #65. |
Gravel One Lane |
| 6410/12 Miller River |
10/22/2009: OPEN | Gravel One Lane |
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| 6420 Money Creek |
10/22/2009: PARTIAL | County road washout at milepost 2. | Gravel One Lane |
| 65 Beckler River |
10/22/2009: OPEN | Paved/Gravel Two Lane/ One Lane | |
| 6510 Bolt Creek |
10/22/2009: PARTIAL | Gated, closed to motor vehicles at milepost 2.5. |
Gravel One Lane |
| 6514 Eagle Creek |
10/22/2009: OPEN | Gravel One Lane |
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| 6520 Johnson Ridge |
10/22/2009: OPEN | Gravel One Lane |
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| 6530 Rapid River |
10/22/2009: OPEN | Gravel One Lane |
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| 6550 East Beckler |
10/22/2009: CLOSED | Temporary closure due to construction work. | Gravel One Lane |
| 6554 Evergreen Mountain |
10/22/2009: CLOSED | Gated, closed to motor vehicles due to flood damage. | Gravel One Lane |
| 67 Old Cascade Highway |
10/22/2009: OPEN | Gravel One Lane |
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| 6710 Martin Creek |
10/22/2009: OPEN | Gravel One Lane |
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| 68 Foss River Road |
10/22/2009: OPEN | Gravel One Lane |
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| 6830 Tonga Ridge |
10/22/2009: OPEN | Gravel One Lane |
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| 6835 West Fork Foss River |
10/22/2009: OPEN | Gravel One Lane |
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| 6846 Evans Lake |
10/22/2009: OPEN | Gravel One Lane |
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| 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
North Bend area east to Snoqualmie Pass
| Road | Current Status | Additional Information | Surface / Lanes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4832 Rocky Run |
11/14/2009: OPEN | Potholes. | Paved/Gravel Two Lane |
| 4832/142 Gold Creek |
11/14/2009: OPEN | 4WD advised. | Gravel One Lane |
| 52 Tacoma Pass Road |
11/14/2009: OPEN | Road not passable due to washout at MP 3.7 (at the FSR 54 Junction.) 4WD advised. |
Gravel One Lane |
| 54 Stampede Pass |
11/14/2009: PARTIAL. | Road closed at the Tacoma Watershed. Potholes |
Gravel Two/One Lanes |
| 5480 Lost Lake |
11/14/2009: OPEN | Potholes | Gravel One Lane |
| 55 Tinkham |
11/14/2009: OPEN | One section where creek crosses the road. Approx. 1” water. Tinkham Campground access is possible. |
Gravel Two Lanes |
| 5510 Hansen Creek |
11/14/2009: OPEN | 4x4 advised. 5500-110 Spur Rd. (3 miles up Tinkham Road) closed to motorized vehicles per 36 CFR 261.53(e). |
Gravel One Lane |
| 5590 Annette Lake Trailhead |
11/14/2009: OPEN | Open all the way to the trailhead. | Gravel One Lane |
| 56 Middle Fork |
11/14/2009: CLOSED | Road closed at forest boundary for bridge repair. |
Gravel Two/One Lanes |
| 57 North Fork |
11/14/2009: OPEN. | Inaccessible due to bridge closure at MP 24, the Sunday Creek Bridge. It is closed for repairs. Watch for superficial erosion. After bridge closure; hike 6 miles to the Lennox Creek trailhead. |
Gravel Two/One Lanes |
| 58 Denny Creek |
11/14/2009: OPEN | Use caution. Observe the speed limit. |
Paved Two Lanes |
| 9020 Garcia |
11/14/2009: OPEN |
Road is closed at Alice Creek (MP 2.9) due to flood damage. Do not drive beyond barrier. Potholes and brushy. Water damage at MP 2.0 and 2.6. |
Gravel One Lane |
| 9030 Talapus Lake |
11/14/2009: OPEN |
Road open to passenger vehicles to trailhead. Open all the way to the trailhead. | Gravel One Lane |
| 9031 Mason Lake |
11/14/2009: OPEN |
Road open to passenger vehicles to trailhead. Open all the way to the trailhead. |
Gravel One Lane |
| 9070 Cold Creek |
11/14/2009: OPEN | Open to MP 5.0 4x4 advised |
Gravel One Lane |
| 9070/110 Hyak Spur |
11/14/2009: OPEN | 4x4 advised | Gravel One Lane |
| 9090 Kendall Peak |
11/14/2009: 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
White River Area to Crystal Mountain
| Road | Current Status | Additional Information | Surface / Lanes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 70 Road |
10/28/2009: SNOW | Paved - Dirt - Gravel | |
| 7010 Midnight Creek |
10/28/2009: SNOW | Gravel | |
| 7020 Slide Creek |
10/28/2009: SNOW | Gravel | |
| 7030 Whistler Creek |
10/28/2009: SNOW | Gravel | |
| 7033 Greenwater |
10/28/2009: SNOW | ||
| 7160 Buck Creek |
10/28/2009: OPEN | Gravel | |
| 7174 Corral Pass |
10/28/2009: CLOSED | High clearance vehicles needed. | Gravel |
| 72 72 Road |
10/28/2009: SNOW | Gravel | |
| 7222 Forest Lake & Noble Knob #1184 |
10/28/2009: SNOW | Gravel | |
| 73 Huckleberry Creek |
10/28/2009: SNOW | Gravel | |
| 7315 Suntop |
10/28/2009: SNOW | Top gate will be open only when volunteers are present. | Gravel |
| 7320 7320 Road |
10/28/2009: SNOW | Gravel | |
| 74 West Fork White River |
10/28/2009: CLOSED | Washout. Closed until further notice. | Gravel |
| 7410 Wrong Creek |
10/28/2009: CLOSED | Washout. Closed until further notice. | Gravel |
| 7430 Viola Creek |
10/28/2009: CLOSED | Washout. Closed until further notice. | Gravel |
| 75 75 Road |
10/28/2009: SNOW | Gravel | |
| 7530 Lonesome Lake |
10/28/2009: SNOW | Gravel | |
| 7550 7550 Road |
10/28/2009: SNOW | Gravel | |
| 7710 South Prairie |
10/28/2009: OPEN | Gravel | |
| 7810 Cayada Creek |
10/28/2009: OPEN | High clearance vehicles required. 4x4 recommended. | Gravel |
| 7840 Chenuis Creek |
10/28/2009: OPEN | Gravel | |
| 7920 Evans / Tolmie Creek |
10/28/2009: OPEN | Paved - Gravel - Dirt | |
| 7920/30 Evans Creek |
10/28/2009: OPEN | Gravel - Dirt | |
| 7930 Poch Peak |
10/28/2009: OPEN | Gravel |
Trail Conditions
Mt. Baker Highway (State Route 542)
Heather Meadows / North Fork Nooksack
Heather Meadows / North Fork Nooksack
| Mt. Baker / Heather Meadows | |||||||
| Plan for quick, unexpected changes in weather conditions. Snow levels can rise and fall rapidly. Conditions reported here are the known conditions as of that date. | |||||||
| Trail | Current Conditions & Remarks |
Access | Trail Use | Length One-Way (miles) |
Difficulty | Visitor Use |
Beginning Elevation (feet) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artist Ridge 669 |
11/08/2009: SNOW Winter conditions |
SR 542 |
Hiking, Barrier free, Family Use, Interp | 1.0 Loop | Easiest | Extra Heavy | 5100 |
| Bagley Lakes 684.1 |
11/08/2009: SNOW Winter conditions |
SR 542 |
Hiking, Family Use | 1.5 | Easiest | Extra Heavy | 4200 |
| Chain Lakes 682 |
11/08/2009: SNOW Winter conditions |
SR 542 |
Hiking | 6.5 | More Difficult | Extra Heavy | 5100 |
| Fire and Ice 684.2 |
11/08/2009: SNOW Winter conditions |
SR 542 |
Hiking, Barrier Free, Family Use, Interp | 0.5 Loop | Easiest | Heavy | 4400 |
| Lake Ann 600 |
11/08/2009: SNOW Winter conditions |
SR 542 |
Hiking | 4.1 | More Difficult | Heavy | 4700 |
| Picture Lake Path |
11/08/2009: SNOW Winter conditions |
SR 542 | Hiking, Barrier free, Family Use, Interp | 0.5 | Easiest | Extra Heavy | 4100 |
| Ptarmigan Ridge 682.1 |
11/08/2009: SNOW Winter conditions |
SR 542 | Hiking | 4.0 | More Difficult | Extra Heavy | 5100 |
| Table Mountain 681 |
11/08/2009: SNOW Winter conditions |
SR 542 |
Hiking | 1.0 | More Difficult | Extra Heavy | 5100 |
| Wild Goose 684.3 |
11/08/2009: SNOW Winter conditions |
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 |
11/08/2009: SNOW Winter conditions |
FS RD 31 & TR 635 | Hiking | 4.1 | More Difficult | Low | 4200 |
| Canyon Ridge 689 |
11/08/2009: SNOW Winter conditions |
FS RD 3140 | Hiking, Stock, Bicycles, Motor -cycles | 10.3 | More Difficult | Low | 4200 |
| Church Mountain 671 |
11/08/2009: PARTIAL Snow accumulation of 12 inches near 3000 feet. |
FS RD 3040 | Hiking | 4.2 | More Difficult | Heavy | 2400 |
| Damfino Lakes 625 |
11/08/2009: SNOW Winter conditions |
FS RD 31 | Hiking | 3.0 | More Difficult | Heavy | 4200 |
| Goat Mountain 673 |
11/08/2009: PARTIAL Snow accumulation of 12 inches near 3000 feet. |
FS RD 32 | Hiking, Stock | 3.2 | More Difficult | Medium | 2500 |
| Hannegan Pass 674 |
11/08/2009: SNOW Snow accumulation of 12 inches at trailhead. Open to Stock 7/1 to 11/1. Trail currently only suitable for stock to Hannegan Pass, due to large fir across trail east of Hannegan Pass. Camp and cook in designated areas only. Hang food, use bear precautions. Enters National Park. Backcountry permit required for overnight within the Park. |
FS RD 32 | Hiking, Stock | 4.0 | More Difficult | Extra Heavy | 3100 |
| Hannegan Peak 674.1 |
11/08/2009: SNOW Winter conditions . Access from Hannegan Pass trail. |
TR 674 | Hiking | 1.0 | More Difficult | Heavy | 3100 |
| Heliotrope Ridge 677 |
11/08/2009: SNOW Winter conditions No toilets on Mt. Baker. Please use blue bags, available at our service centers, or other pack it out methods. |
FS RD 39 | Hiking | 2.5 | More Difficult | Extra Heavy | 3200 |
| High Divide 630 |
11/08/2009: PARTIAL Snow accumulation of 12 inches near 3000 feet. |
FS RD 3060 & SR 542 | Hiking, Stock | 2.5 | More Difficult | Heavy | 1800 |
| High Pass 676 |
11/08/2009: SNOW Winter conditions |
FS RD 3065 | Hiking | 4.0 | More Difficult | Medium | 5200 |
| Horseshoe Bend 687 |
11/08/2009: OPEN 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 |
11/08/2009: OPEN Ruth Creek must be forded. Enters Wilderness, party size limit to 12, only. |
FS RD 32 | Hiking | 4.5 | More Difficult | Heavy | 2200 |
| Silesia Creek 672 |
11/08/2009: SNOW Winter conditions |
FS RD 3065 | Hiking, Stock | 4.5 | More Difficult | Low | 5200 |
| Skyline Divide 678 |
11/08/2009: SNOW Winter conditions |
FS RD 37 | Hiking, Stock | 3.5 | More Difficult | Extra Heavy | 4400 |
| Tomyhoi Lake 686 |
11/08/2009: SNOW Winter conditions |
FS RD 3065 | Hiking | 4.0 | More Difficult | Heavy | 4200 |
| Winchester Mountain 685 |
11/08/2009: SNOW Winter conditions |
FS RD 3065 | Hiking | 2.1 | More Difficult | Heavy | 5200 |
| Yellow Aster Butte 686.1 |
11/08/2009: SNOW Winter conditions 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 NotesBaker Lake Road (Forest Road #11)
Baker Lake / Middle Fork Nooksack
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 |
11/19/2009: SNOW |
FS RD 1107& TR 611 | Hiking | 1.8 | More Difficult | Medium | 4200 |
| Anderson-Watson Lakes 611 |
11/19/2009: 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 |
11/19/2009: PARTIAL From the north: Open approximately 1.5 miles heading South. . ATTENTION Hidden Creek Bridge has collapsed. Closed to stock (no llamas or horses) or hikers. Repair work expected in Fall of 2009, may not be completed until 2010. From the south: Open approximately 12.5 miles heading North. 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 |
11/19/2009: OPEN 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 |
11/19/2009: UNKNOWN NOT passable to stock during the open season for stock 8/1 to 11/1. |
FS RD 12 | Hiking, Stock | 5.0 | More Difficult | Medium | 3100 |
| Blue Lake 604 |
11/19/2009: SNOW |
FS RD 1230 | Hiking, Family Use | 0.7 | Easiest | Extra Heavy | 3900 |
Boulder Ridge 605 |
11/19/2009: OPEN | FS RD 1130 | Hiking | 2.1 | More Difficult | Medium | 2700 |
| Dock Butte 604.1 |
11/19/2009: SNOW |
FS RD 1230 | Hiking | 1.5 | More Difficult | Medium | 3900 |
| Elbow Lake 697 |
11/19/2009: UNKNOWN FS RD 12 Access: PARTIAL Gate at MP 7 closed November 1 - July 01. Gated at MP 13.9 past the junction of Pioneer Camp trailhead. FS RD 38 Access: PARTIAL No safe crossing of Middle Fork. Not passable for Stock during the Stock Season 8/1 to 11/1. NOTICE: Middle Fork Nooksack Bridge on the Mosquito Lake Road will be closed for repair/repainting. This will be in effect for 8-10 months. Starting June 22, 2009. Current access to Forest Service Road 38 (Middle Fork Nooksack Road) is from the Mt. Baker Highway (SR 542) onto Mosquito Lake Road through the town of Welcome, instead of from Hwy 9 at the town of Acme. |
FS RD 12 Acess open, FS RD 38 Access open. | Hiking, Stock | 4+ | More Difficult | Medium | 2100 |
| Noisy Creek 610.3 |
11/19/2009: UNKNOWN No recent report. |
TR 610 | Hiking | 1.0 | More Difficult | Low | 780 |
| Park Butte 603 |
11/19/2009: SNOW Rocky Creek crossing is a ford, or rock hop, about knee deep water – no bridge. Camp in designated sites. NO, toilets on Mt. Baker for the 2009 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 |
11/19/2009: SNOW Railroad Grade is eroding, use caution when hiking. Camp in designated sites. NO, toilets on Mt. Baker for the 2009 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 |
11/19/2009: UNKNOWN No recent report Impassable to stock. 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. NOTICE: Middle Fork Nooksack Bridge on the Mosquito Lake Road will be closed for repair/repainting. This will be in effect for 8-10 months. Starting June 22, 2009. Current access to Forest Service Road 38 (Middle Fork Nooksack Road) is from the Mt. Baker Highway (SR 542) onto Mosquito Lake Road through the town of Welcome, instead of from Hwy 9 at the town of Acme. |
FS RD 38 | Hiking, Stock | 3.5 | More Difficult | Medium | 2600 |
| Scott Paul 603.1 |
11/19/2009: SNOW Rocky II Bridge removed for the season. No camping. |
FS RD 13 | Hiking | 6.5 | More Difficult | Medium | 3300 |
| Shadow of the Sentinels 623 |
11/19/2009: OPEN |
FS RD 11 | Hiking, Family Use, Barrier free, Interp Trail | 0.5 | Easiest | Extra Heavy | 1000 |
| Shannon Ridge 742 |
11/19/2009: SNOW Please remove flagging or other markers on your descent. 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 |
11/19/2009: 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 |
11/19/2009: UNKNOWN Trail is clear and easy to follow to Swift Creek Unbridged crossings at Rainbow and Swift Creeks. There is a nearly waist-deep crossing about 50-100 feet downstream from the old bridge site. 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
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 |
11/19/2009: UNKNOWN No recent report. Trailhead is difficult to find, look for large blaze facing road on 24-inch diameter Douglas fir. Road closed before the trailhead at approximately 1.8 miles, due to a debris slide. 100 Yards to trailhead. Not suitable for parking. |
FS RD 1050 | Hiking | 1.5 | More Difficult | Low | 600 |
| Sauk Lake 613.1 |
11/19/2009: SNOW |
FS RD 1030, 1036 TR 613 |
Hiking | 3.5 | More Difficult | Medium | 4300 |
| Sauk Mountain 613 |
11/19/2009: 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 |
11/19/2009: SNOW |
FS RD 1540 | Hiking | 4.5 | More Difficult | Heavy | 3700 |
| Lookout Mountain- Monogram Lake 743 |
11/19/2009: SNOW Summer Info: |
FS RD 15 | Hiking | 4.7 --- 4.9 |
More Difficult | Medium | 1300 |
| Middle Fork Cascade River 769.1 |
11/19/2009: UNKNOWN Very poor condition, overgrown and washed out in places. Difficult to follow. Many trees down. |
FS RD 1590 (gated at Cascade River Road) & TR 769 | Hiking | 3.5 | More Difficult | Low | 1800 |
| Slide Lake 635 |
11/19/2009: UNKNOWN Over grown down trees. Forest Service Road 16, Illabot Creek Road, is closed at 8 miles in due to a washout. Expected repair work is 2010. |
FS RD 16 | Hiking, Family Use | 1.4 | Easiest | Medium | 2800 |
| South Fork Cascade River 769 |
11/19/2009: 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. Overgrown. 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
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 |
11/10/2009: OPEN Snow likely on trail. Be prepared for winter conditions at elevations above 2000’ Passable to stock from Trinity to Miner’s Ridge. Check with Wenatchee Ranger District 509-548-2550 for updates. 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 | More Difficult | Medium | 4600 |
| Canyon Lake (Glacier Peak Wilderness) 797 |
11/10/2009: NO ROAD ACCESS Route finding skills recommended due to avalanche on switchbacks and rough trail. ROAD CLOSED DUE TO STORM DAMAGE. DISTANCE TO TRAILHEAD APPROXIMATELY 12 MILES. |
TR 785 | Hiking | 6.0 | Most Difficult | Low | 6050 |
| Downey Creek 768 |
11/10/2009: PARTIAL Be prepared for winter conditions at elevations above 2000’ Brushed and windfall removed - good for hikers. Impassable to stock at 2 mile due to slide and rootball. 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 |
11/10/2009: INACESSIBLE, NO ROAD ACCESS FROM WEST SIDE No bridge across Suiattle. | TR 2000 & TR 798 | Hiking | 3.5 | Most Difficult | Low | 3900 |
| Gamma Ridge 791 |
11/10/2009: INACESSIBLE, NO ROAD ACCESS FROM WEST SIDE No bridge across Suiattle. | TR 798.1 | Hiking | 6.0 | Most Difficult | Low | 3030 |
| Grassy Point 788 |
11/10/2009: INACESSIBLE, NO ROAD ACCESS FROM WEST SIDE No bridge across Suiattle. | TR 2000 & TR 790 | Hiking | 3.5 | More Difficult | Low | 3600 |
| Green Mountain 782 |
11/10/2009: NO ROAD ACCESS Be prepared for winter conditions at elevations above 2000’ Brushy, some logs down and trail slumps in meadows. Not passable for stock. Some windfall, trail slumps in meadow, brushy. 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 |
11/10/2009: OPEN Snow likely on trail. Be prepared for winter conditions at elevations above 2000’ FS Road 26 washed out at 12.6 mile. Trail begins on steep slope above road where route is flagged. 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 |
11/10/2009: INACESSIBLE, 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 |
11/10/2009: NO ROAD ACCESS Be prepared for winter conditions at elevations above 2000’ Logged out to Lady Camp 8/2009 – passable to stock to this point. Many logs down and trail damage coming up from Suiattle Trail – difficult for hikers, impassable 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 |
11/10/2009: Trail and
Bridge damage. Be prepared for winter conditions at elevations above 2000’ See the Wenatchee National Forest web site for trail re-route info and map. Those attempting to thru hike despite the flood damage should be aware that the re-route for the upper Milk Creek bridge replacement and re-route are complete, but can be easy to by-pass. Using the PCT detour is still strongly recommended. NOT PASSABLE TO STOCK. |
TR 784, 790, 643, 639, 649, 652 | Hiking, Stock | 47.5 | Easiest to Most Difficult | Heavy | 5904 |
| Suiattle River 784 |
11/10/2009: PARTIAL Snow likely to be on trail. Be prepared for winter conditions at elevations above 2000’ Logged out to Canyon Creek. However, tread damage and rock-fall make it impassable for stock. Many trees down from Canyon Creek up – difficult going for hikers. 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 |
11/10/2009: NO ROAD ACCESS Be prepared for winter conditions at elevations above 2000’. Some maintenance done in September 2009, trail becomes less defined after 1 mile. Sulphur "hot" springs are difficult to find, undeveloped. ROAD CLOSED DUE TO STORM DAMAGE. DISTANCE TO TRAILHEAD APPROXIMATELY 11 MILES. |
FS RD 26 | Hiking | 1.8 | Easiest | Low | 1500 |
| Sulphur Mountain 794 |
11/10/2009: NO ROAD ACCESS Snow likely on trail. Be prepared for winter conditions at elevations above 2000’ Logged out 9/2009. 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 |
11/10/2009: UKNOWN Trail conditions unknown. 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
Access from either Darrington or Granite Falls
| Trail | Current Conditions & Remarks |
Access | Trail Use | Length One-Way (miles) |
Difficulty | Visitor Use |
Beginning Elevation (feet) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland Lakes DNR |
11/10/2009: OPEN Snow likely. Trail is open to lower Ashland Lake. Trail in poor condition beyond to Twin Falls, not recommended for hiking. NW Forest Pass not required at trailhead. |
FS RD 4020, 4021 | Hiking, Family Use | 3.5 | Easiest | Medium | 2400 |
| Bald Eagle (Curry Gap) 650 |
11/10/2009: OPEN Snow likely above 2000'. Logged out and partially brushed 9/2009. Darrington Ranger District maintains this trail from trailhead to Curry Gap. Please call Skykomish RD at 360-677-2414 for info on trail beyond this point. |
FS RD 49 | Hiking, Stock | 9.5 | Most Difficult | Low | 3300 |
| Bald Mountain DNR |
11/10/2009: PARTIAL Snow likely. Rough trail conditions – heavy brush, difficult to follow in places. 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 |
11/10/2009: OPEN Snow likely. NW Forest Pass required at trailhead. |
Mtn. Loop | Hiking, Family Use | 1.2 | More Difficult | Low | 2400 |
| Bear Lake 703 |
11/10/2009: PARTIAL 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 |
11/10/2009: OPEN Snow likely on trail before reaching ice caves. NW Forest Passt required at trailhead. |
Mtn. Loop | Hiking, Family Use | 1.0 | Easiest | Extra Heavy | 1700 |
| Boardman Lake & Lake Evan 704 |
11/10/2009: OPEN Snow likely on road and trail. Northwest Forest Pass required at trailhead. |
FS RD 4020 | Hiking, Family Use | 0.8 | Easiest | Heavy | 2800 |
| Canyon Lake 720 |
11/10/2009: PARTIAL Snow likely. Road not currently being maintained, 2 miles to trailhead. |
FS RD 41, 4110, 4111 | Hiking, Family Use | 2.1 | Easiest | Medium | 3000 |
| Coal Lake/ Indepence Lake 632 |
11/10/2009: OPEN .Snow likely. |
FS RD 4060 | Family Use | 0.1 | Easiest | Heavy | 3600 |
| Elliot Creek (Goat Lake) 647 |
11/10/2009: OPEN Snow likely before reaching lake. Reports of snow on 11/08/2009. No campfires allowed. NW Forest Pass required at trailhead. |
FS RD 4080 | Hiking, Family Use | 5.2 | More Difficult | Heavy | 1900 |
| Forks of Canyon Creek 633 |
11/10/2009: OPEN Snow likely. Unknown trail conditions. |
FS RD 41 | Hiking, Family Use | 1.9 | More Difficult | Low | 2400 |
| Glacier Basin 719 |
11/10/2009: OPEN Snow likely before 2000' elevation. See Old Monte Cristo description. |
Mtn. Loop | Hiking | 2.1 | More Difficult | Heavy | 3200 |
| Heather Lake 701 |
11/10/2009: OPEN Snow likely on trail prior to reaching lake (11/07). NW Forest Pass required at trailhead. |
FS RD 42 | Hiking, Family Use | 1.9 | More Difficult | Heavy | 1600 |
| Independence Lake 712 |
11/10/2009: OPEN Snow likely on road and trail. Northwest Forest Pass required at trailhead. |
FS RD 4060 | Hiking | 0.7 | More Difficult | Medium | 3600 |
| Kelcema Lake 718 |
11/10/2009: OPEN Snow likely on road and trail. High clearance vehicles recommended, rough road. NW Forest Pass required at trailhead. |
FS RD 4052 | Hiking, Family Use | 0.6 | More Difficult | Heavy | 3011 |
| Lake Twenty Two 702 |
11/10/2009: OPEN Snow reported approx. 1/3 mile before lake, with ice forming on lake on 11/08. NW Forest Pass required at trailhead. |
Mtn. Loop | Hiking, Family Use | 2.7 | More Difficult | Heavy | 1000 |
| Mallardy Ridge (Walt Bailey) 706 |
11/10/2009: OPEN Snow reported on road and trail at approx. 2000’ elevation 11/07.Very brushy and some trees down. |
FS RD 4030, 4032 | Hiking | 3.5 | More Difficult | Low | 3000 |
| Marten Creek 713 |
11/10/2009: OPEN NW Forest Pass required at trailhead. |
Mtn. Loop | Hiking | 3.0 | Most Difficult | Low | 1400 |
| Mt. Dickerman 710 |
11/10/2009: OPEN Expect snow on trail, over 1 foot at summit reported 11/08. NW Forest Pass required at trailhead. |
Mtn. Loop | Hiking | 4.3 | Most Difficult | Medium | 2000 |
| Mt. Forgotten & Perry Creek 711 |
11/10/2009: OPEN Snow likely. NW Forest Pass required at trailhead. |
FS RD 4063 | Hiking | 3.8 | More Difficult | Medium | 2100 |
| Mt. Pilchuck Lookout 700 |
11/10/2009: SNOW 7 inches of snow at parking lot on 11/08. NW Forest Pass Required at trailhead. |
FS RD 42 | Hiking | 3.0 | Most Difficult | Heavy | 3100 |
| North Lake 712 |
11/10/2009: OPEN Snow likely. |
FS RD 4060 | Hiking | 2.4 | Most Difficult | Medium | 3600 |
| Old Government 733 |
11/10/2009: OPEN NW Forest Pass required at parking area. |
TR 709 | Hiking | 2.0 | Easiest | Low | 2400 |
| Old Monte Cristo Townsite County |
11/10/2009: OPEN Snow possible on road in to Monte Cristo. Northwest Forest Pass required at trailhead. Access to the Monte Cristo area can be difficult due to the lack of a bridge over the Sauk river |
Mtn. Loop | Hiking, Stock, Bicycles | 4.0 | More Difficult | Medium | 2349 |
| Old Robe County |
11/10/2009: OPEN 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 |
11/10/2009: OPEN Snow likely on road and trail. |
FS RD 4060 | Hiking | 0.5 | More Difficult | Medium | 3600 |
| Pinnacle Lake 703.1 |
11/10/2009: PARTIAL Snow likely on road and trail. Road barricade before junction with 4021, washout at the bridge on 4021. Windfalls over trail. 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 |
11/10/2009: SNOW Be prepared for winter conditions at elevations above 2000’. Northwest Forest Pass required at trailhead. |
Monte Cristo Road | Hiking | 4.4 | Most Difficult | Medium | 2800 |
| Sunrise Mine 707 |
11/10/2009: OPEN Snow likely on road and trail. Be prepared for winter conditions at elevations above 2000’. NW Forest Pass required at trailhead. |
FS RD 4065 | Hiking | 2.6 | Most Difficult | Medium | 2200 |
| Three Fingers - Goat Flats - Saddle Lake 641 |
11/10/2009: SNOW A few windfall trees across trail, muddy in places, brushy in first half mile. Snow likely on road and trail. Be prepared for winter conditions at elevations above 2000’. NW Forest Pass not required at trailhead. |
FS RD 41 | Hiking | 6.7 | Most Difficult | Medium to Heavy | 3000 |
| Weden Creek (Gothic Basin) 724 |
11/10/2009: OPEN Snow likely on road and trail. Be prepared for winter conditions at elevations above 2000’. Northwest Forest Pass required at trailhead. Slide at 1/2 mile repaired. 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 |
11/10/2009: OPEN Trail is washed out after half mile from each end. Proceed at your own risk beyond washouts. NW Forest Pass Required |
Mtn. Loop | Hiking, Family Use | 1.0 | Easiest | Low | 900 |
| Bedal Creek 705 |
11/10/2009: PARTIAL Unknown conditions. |
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| Boulder River 734 |
11/10/2009: OPEN NW Forest Pass not required at trailhead. |
FS RD 2010 | Hiking, Family Use | 4.0 | Easiest | Heavy | 1000 |
| Chocwich Mtn. Bike | 11/10/2009: OPEN Access from Bedal or Goat Lake. Bedal Creek ford can be difficult. |
Mtn. Loop | Hiking | 2.5 | |||
| Crystal Lake 638 |
11/10/2009: 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 |
11/10/2009: OPEN Snow likely on road and trail. Be prepared for winter conditions at elevations above 2000’. Northwest Forest Pass NOT required at trailhead. |
FS RD 2060 | Hiking | 2.5 | Most Difficult | Low | 1600 |
| Frog Lake 659 |
11/10/2009: OPEN Very slippery; use caution. NW Forest Pass required at trailhead. |
Mtn. Loop or FS RD 2060 | Hiking, Family Use | 1.0 | More Difficult | Low | 600 |
| Harold Engles Trail | 11/10/2009: OPEN Logged out and brushed. Northwest Forest Pass NOT required at trailhead. |
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 |
11/10/2009: OPEN Snow likely on road and trail. Be prepared for winter conditions at elevations above 2000’. NW Forest Pass required at trailhead. |
FS RD 49 | Hiking | 11.0 | Most Difficult | Low | 1800 |
| Meadow Mountain 657 |
11/10/2009: 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 |
11/10/2009: OPEN Snow on trail, winter conditions including ice and snow at elevations above 2000’. NW Forest Pass required at the trailhead. |
FS RD 2095 | Hiking | 3.5 | Most Difficult | Medium | 1900 |
| Mt. Higgins 640 |
11/10/2009: OPEN Snow on trail, winter conditions including ice and snow at elevations above 2000’. Road to the trailhead is deeply rutted, high clearance vehicles strongly recommended. Trail is clear of windfall trees and snow free as of 7/29. NW Forest Pass not required at trailhead. |
C-Post Road off SR 530 | Hiking | 4.5 | Most Difficult | Low | 1600 |
| Neiderprum 653 |
11/10/2009: PARTIAL Snow likely. Windfall trees cleared to 2200 feet with many still down on trail above that point. This is is the climbing 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 |
11/10/2009: OPEN Northwest Forest Pass NOT required at trailhead. Use caution at overlook. This area can be slippery. |
FS RD 49 | Hiking, Family Use | 0.2 | Easiest | Low | 1500 |
| North Fork Sauk 649 |
11/10/2009: OPEN Snow likely on trail. Be prepared for winter conditions at elevations above 2000’ Avalanche debris cleared, logged out and brushed. Northwest Forest Pass required at trailhead. |
FS RD 49 | Hiking, Stock | 8.4 | Most Difficult | Medium | 2100 |
| Old Sauk 728 |
11/10/2009: OPEN NW Forest Pass required at trailhead. |
Mtn. Loop | Hiking, Family Use | 3.0 | Easiest | Medium | 600 |
| Peek-A-Boo Lake 656 |
11/10/2009: OPEN ow likely on road and trail. Be prepared for winter conditions at elevations above 2000’ NW Forest Pass not required. |
FS RD 2080, 2081, 2086 | Hiking, Family Use | 2.2 | More Difficult | Light | 3200 |
| Pilot Ridge 652 |
11/10/2009: OPEN Northwest Forest Pass required at trailhead. Snow likely on road and trail. Be prepared for winter conditions at elevations above 2000’ |
FS RD 49 | Hiking | 11.0 | Most Difficult | Medium | 2450 |
| Red Mountain 651 |
11/10/2009: OPEN Northwest Forest Pass required at trailhead. Open and cleared of windfall trees. Snow likely above 2000’. |
FS RD 49 | Hiking | 0.9 | Most Difficult | Low | 2100 |
| Sloan Peak 648 |
11/10/2009: OPEN Northwest Forest Pass required at trailhead. 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 |
11/10/2009: OPEN Snow likely on trail. Be prepared for winter conditions at elevations above 2000’ Road closed 2 miles before trailhead due to landslide, proceed at own risk. Trail is brushy, muddy and rough in places. |
FS RD 2040 | 3.4 | ||||
| WhiteChuck Bench 731 |
11/10/2009: PARTIAL Cleared of downed trees for approx 2 miles, very brushy with many downed trees and sections of trail washed out beyond this point. Route finding skills recommended. NW Forest Pass required at trailhead. |
FS RD 27 | Hiking, Family Use | 6.5 | More Difficult | Low | 1600 |
US Highway 2
Skykomish Area east to Stevens Pass
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 |
10/22/2009: PARTIAL Experienced stock only due to narrow tread of trail. Access only via FS Road #65 detour. |
FS RD 63 via 65 detour & TR 1050 | Hiking, Stock | 9.7 | More Difficult | Low | 3900 |
| Barclay Creek 1055 |
10/22/2009: OPEN |
FS RD 6024 | Hiking | 2.2 | Easiest | Extra Heavy | 2200 |
| Blanca Lake 1052 |
10/22/2009: OPEN Access only via FS Road #65 detour. |
FS RD 63 vi 65 detour | Hiking | 3.5 | More/Most Difficult | Extra Heavy | 1900 |
| Deception Creek 1059 |
10/22/2009: OPEN No campfires permitted above 4000 feet, including Deception Lakes. |
FS RD 6088 | Hiking, Stock | 10.3 | More Difficult | Low | 2000 |
| Dorothy Lake 1072 |
10/22/2009: OPEN No campfires at Dorothy Lake and above 4000 feet. Dogs must be leashed. |
FS RD 6410 | Hiking | 4.5 | More Difficult | Extra Heavy | 1900 |
| Evans Lake 1069 |
10/22/2009: OPEN For access to trailhead expect a 15 to 90 minute delay due to roadwork on FS #68 on Mon. through Fri. |
FS RD 68, 6835, 6846 | Hiking, Family Use | 0.5 | Easiest | Medium | 3600 |
| Evergreen Lookout 1056 |
10/22/2009: INACCESSIBLE Road gated 8.3 miles from trailhead due to roadwork on FS #6554. |
FS RD 65, 6550, 6554 | Hiking | 1.2 | More Difficult | Medium | 4200 |
| Heybrook Lookout 1070 |
10/22/2009: OPEN |
US HWY 2 | Hiking | 1.3 | More Difficult | Medium | 800 |
| Iron
Goat 1074 Martin Creek Trailhead |
10/22/2009: OPEN |
FS RD 67, 6710 | Hiking, Barrier Free | 7.5 | Easiest | Heavy | 2300 |
| Iron
Goat 1074 Scenic Trailhead |
10/22/2009: OPEN |
US HWY 2 | Hiking, Barrier Free | Varies | Easiest | Heavy | 2200 |
| Iron
Goat 1074 Wellington Trailhead |
10/22/2009: OPEN |
FS RD 67, 6710 | Hiking, Barrier Free | 7.5 | Easiest | Heavy | 3000 |
| Johnson Ridge 1067 |
10/22/2009: OPEN |
FS RD 65, 6520 | Hiking, Bicycles, Motor -cycles | 4.8 | More Difficult | Low | 3600 |
| Lake Clarice 1066 |
10/22/2009: PARTIAL Trail closed to stock 2 miles from Deception Pass due to avalanche debris. No Campfires at Lake Clarice, Marmot Lake, and above 4000 ft. elevation. |
FS RD 6088 &TR 1059 | Hiking, Stock | 4.0 | More Difficult | Medium | 4500 |
| Lake Elizabeth 1071 |
10/22/2009: INACESSIBLE Access blocked by large slide on road. |
FS RD 6410, 6420 | Hiking | 0.7 | Easiest | Medium | 2900 |
| Lake Serene 1068 |
10/22/2009: OPEN No camping, no fires! |
US HWY 2 | Hiking | 3.6 | Most Difficult | Extra Heavy | 640 |
| Meadow Creek 1057 |
10/22/2009: PARTIAL Experienced stock only, dismount recommended to walk your stock on the narrow tread section above Fortune Pond. |
FS RD 65, 6530 | Hiking, Stock | 8.1 | More Difficult | Low | 2200 |
| Necklace Valley 1062 |
10/22/2009: OPEN Rockslide on trail at mile 3. No campfires at any lake on this trail and above 4000 ft. elevation. Dogs must be leashed. |
FS RD 68 | Hiking | 7.5 | More/Most Difficult | Heavy | 1600 |
| North Fork Skykomish 1051 |
10/22/2009: OPEN Access only via FS Road #65 detour. |
FS RD 63 via 65 detour | Hiking, Stock | 9.5 | More Difficult | Low | 3100 |
| Pacific Crest Trail (Stevens Pass North to Meander Meadow) 2000 |
10/22/2009: OPEN Brushy for first 2 miles; experienced stock only for this area. Campfires prohibited at Lake Valhalla and Lake Sally Ann. |
US HWY 2 | Hiking, Stock | 31.0 | Easiest /More Difficult | Heavy | 4061 |
| Pacific Crest Trail (Stevens Pass South to Deception Pass) 2000 |
10/22/2009: OPEN Maintained to Deception Pass. No campfires above 4000 feet elevation on west side of Cascade crest, or 5000 feet elevation on east side. |
US HWY 2 | Hiking, Stock | 21.0 | More Difficult | Heavy | 4061 |
| Pass Creek 1053 |
10/22/2009: OPEN Access only via FS Road #65 detour. |
FS RD 63 via 65 detour & TR 1051 | Hiking, Stock | 3.7 | More Difficult | Low | 3400 |
| Quartz Creek 1050 |
10/22/2009: OPEN Access only via FS Road #65 detour. |
FS RD 63 via 65 detour | Hiking, Stock | 4.4 | More Difficult | Low | 2500 |
| Surprise Creek 1060 |
10/22/2009: OPEN Brushy in spots. No campfires above 4000 ft. elevation including Surprise Lake and Glacier Lake. Dogs must be leashed. |
US HWY 2 | Hiking | 4.7 | More Difficult | Heavy | 2200 |
| Tonga Ridge 1058 |
10/22/2009: OPEN Trail maintained to Sawyer Pass. Brushy in spots between Sawyer Pass and Deception Creek Cut-off. |
FS RD 68, 6830 | Hiking | 4.6 | Easiest | Heavy | 4300 |
| Tunnel Creek 1061 |
10/22/2009: OPEN No campfires at Hope or Mig Lakes. |
FS RD 6095 | Hiking | 1.6 | Most Difficult | Low | 3100 |
| West Cady Ridge 1054 |
10/22/2009: OPEN Access only via FS Road #65 detour. |
FS RD 63 | Hiking, Stock | 7.8 | More Difficult | Low | 2500 |
| West Fork Foss Lakes 1064 |
10/22/2009: PARTIAL Trail not maintained. Bridge across W. Fork Foss River washed out. No campfires at any lake on this trail and above 4000 feet elevation. 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
North Bend area east to Snoqualmie Pass
| Trail | Current Conditions & Remarks |
Access | Trail Use | Length One-Way (miles) |
Difficulty | Visitor Use |
Beginning Elevation (feet) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annette
Lake 1019 |
11/14/2009: OPEN 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. |
FS RD 55 | Hiking, Bicycles, Stock | 3.9 | More Difficult | Heavy | 1900 |
| Asahel Curtis Intepretive 1023 |
11/14/2009: OPEN Day use only area, dogs must be on a leash at all times. Watch footing over slick roots |
FS RD 55 | Hiking, Interp, Family Use | 1.3 | Easiest | Heavy | 1900 |
| Bare Mountain 1037 |
11/14/2009: INACESSIBLE Elev. gain 3250'. Trail is inaccessible due to the Sunday Creek Bridge closure on FS Road 57 (MP 24). Trail is hard to follow in places. Dogs must be leashed! |
FS RD 57 | Hiking | 4.0 | More Difficult | Medium | 2200 |
| Commonwealth Basin 1033 |
11/14/2009: OPEN Elev. gain 2300'. Exercise caution crossing the creek. No campfires above 4,000 feet. Dogs must be leashed! |
I-90, TR 2000 | Hiking | 2.5 / 2.6 | More Difficult | Medium | 3000 |
| Denny Creek 1014 |
11/14/2009: OPEN Elev. gain 2200'. The bridge is out at ‘slide rock’, exercise caution crossing the creek. This is reached at about 1 mile. Watch out for loose rocks. Dogs must be leashed! |
FS RD 58 | Hiking | 4.4 | More Difficult | Heavy | 2300 |
| Dingford Creek 1005 |
11/14/2009: INACCESSIBLE Elev. gain 2800'. FS Road 56 is closed to all public access at the forest boundary (MP 8.3). FS Road 56 closed to all public access at the forest boundary (MP 8.3). First half-mile is steep with poor footing (mud, rocks, roots, erosion). Creek crossings are difficult at best. Trails are muddy and wet. Expect some blow-downs. Dogs must be leashed! |
FS RD 56 | Hiking | 5.7 | More Difficult | Medium | 1300 |
| Dutch Miller Gap 1030 |
11/14/2009: INACCESSIBLE Elev gain 3570'. FS Road 56 is closed to all public access at the forest boundary (MP 8.3). FS Road 56 has been permanently closed at MP 17.4. The new trail head is at the Dingford Creek Trail Head, adding 7.5 miles to the original trail. No campfires at Williams Lake. Dogs must be leashed! |
FS RD 56 Dutch Miller Trailhead now at Dingford Creek |
Hiking, Stock | 15.1 | More Difficult | Medium | 1400 |
| Franklin Falls 1036 |
11/14/2009: OPEN Elev. gain 250'. Franklin Falls trail can be combined with the Wagon Road trail for a 2-mile loop. Part of the 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 |
11/14/2009: OPEN 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 leashed! |
FS RD 4832 | Interp, Barrier Free, Family Use | 1.0 | Easiest | Medium | 2600 |
| Gold Creek Basin 1314 |
11/14/2009: OPEN Elev. gain 500’ (1600’ to Alaska Lake). The first 3 miles of the trail is in good condition. Trail damage is extensive due to avalanche debris at MP 3.4. not recommended to cross avalanche slides unless you are equipped with proper climbing gear. Dogs must be leashed! |
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 |
11/14/2009: OPEN Elev. gain 3800'. The trail is difficult to follow at times due to snow coverage. Trail is 4.3 miles. Hike Trail #1007 for 1.2 miles to Trail #1016. Trail is very slick when wet. (please stay on the main trail). No campfires. Dogs must be leashed. |
I-90, TR 1007 | Hiking, Stock (llamas & goats only) | 1.2 / 3.1 | Most Difficult | Heavy | 1800 |
| Hester Lake 1005.1 |
11/14/2009: INACESSIBLE Elev. gain 2600’. FS Road 56 closed to all public access at the forest boundary (MP 8.3). Hike Trail #1005 for 3 miles to Trail 1005.1. Difficult to navigate brush & ruts. Not recommended for horses. No campfires. Dogs must be leashed! |
FS RD 56, TR 1005 | Hiking | 3.0 / 2.5 | More Difficult | Medium | 1300 |
| High Lakes 1012 |
11/14/2009: OPEN Elev. gain 1800'. Difficult. Hike Snow Lake trail 3 miles to the High Lakes trail. Gem Lake and Lower Wildcat Lake can be accessed from this trail. No campfires allowed at these lakes. Dogs must be leashed! |
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 |
11/14/2009: OPEN Elev. gain 2100'. The junction at 2.5 miles is an un-maintained scramble to Bandera Mountain. No campfires. Dogs must be leashed! |
FS RD 9030, 9031 | Hiking | 4.0 | More Difficult | Medium | 2200 |
| Kaleetan Lake 1010 |
11/14/2009: OPEN Elev. gain 2100'. 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 |
11/14/2009: OPEN Elev. gain 2000'. FS Road 9090 is closed to motorized vehicles. Walk about 2.5 miles on road to trailhead. Trail from the junction is hard to find due to brush and windfall. |
FS RD 4832 | Hiking | 3.5 | More Difficult | Low | 2800 |
| Lennox Creek 1001 |
11/14/2009: INACCESSIBLE Elev. gain 2500'. Trail is inaccessible due to the Sunday Creek Bridge closure on FS Road 57 (MP 24). Difficult. No campfires at Anderson Lake. |
FS RD 57 | Hiking | 2.0 road |
More Difficult | Low | 2100 |
| Marten Lake 1006 |
11/14/2009: INACCESSIBLE Elev. gain 1900'. Inaccessible due FS Road 56 closure at the Taylor River Bridge (MP 12.1). Difficult/steep. Not recommended to cross the Taylor River by foot. Trail is difficult to follow in places. Poor footing; slick rocks and exposed roots. No available firewood. Dogs must be leashed! |
FS RD 56, 5620, TR 1002 | Hiking | 3.0 / 1.3 | More Difficult | Low | 1200 |
| McClellan Butte 1015 |
11/14/2009: OPEN Elev. gain 3700'.Mountain bikes and horses are allowed, on the first mile to the Iron Horse trail, then hikers only. |
I-90 | Hiking, Bicycles, Stock | 4.5 | Most Difficult | Medium | 1500 |
| Melakwa Lake 1011 |
11/14/2009: OPEN Elev. gain 2700'. Hike the Pratt Lake trail 5.5 miles to trail junction; or hike the Denny Creek trail. Dogs must be leashed! No campfires! |
I-90, TR 1007 | Hiking | 5.5 / 3.2 | More Difficult | Medium | 1800 |
| Middle Fork 1003 |
11/14/2009: CLOSED |
FS RD 56 | Hiking, Stock, Bicycles |
14.0 | Easiest for Hikers; More Difficult for Horses; Most Difficult for Bicycles | Medium | 1000 |
| Mt. Defiance 1009 |
11/14/2009: OPEN Elev. gain 3500'. Hike Trail #1007 for 4 miles to Trail #1009. Little Mason lake trail is difficult to follow. No campfires at Island, Rainbow and Blazer Lakes. Dogs must be leashed! |
I-90, TR 1007 | Hiking | 4.0 / 6.8 | More Difficult | Low | 1800 |
| Nordrum Lake 1004 |
11/14/2009: INACCESSIBLE Elev. gain 2500'. FS Road 56 is closed to all public access at the forest boundary (MP 8.3). Difficult/steep. Dogs must be leashed! |
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 |
11/14/2009: OPEN Elev. gain 2300’. No campfires at Ridge or Gravel Lakes. Dogs must be leashed! |
I-90 | Hiking, Stock | 7.5 | More Difficult | Medium | 3000 |
| Pacific Crest (Snoqualmie Pass South to Windy Pass) 2000S |
11/14/2009: OPEN Elev. gain 800'. Many muddy spots and water running over the trail. Some windfall and brushy areas. 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 |
11/14/2009: OPEN Elev. gain 2300’. Trail is 7 miles. No campfires at Pratt or Tuschohatchie Lakes. Dogs must be leashed! |
I-90 | Hiking, Stock (llamas & goats only) | 5.5 | More Difficult | Heavy | 1800 |
| Rock Creek 1013.1 |
11/14/2009: OPEN Elev. gain 2600’. Hike Trail #1003 (the Middle Fork Trail) for 3.4 miles to Trail #1013.1. This trail will drop you down on the north side of Snow Lake connecting with the Snow Lake Trail. There are three major debris fields and windfall sections with approx. 10 trees (12” inches or more in diameter) downed. This trail is pretty rugged and steep in places. Not recommended for mountain bikes. No campfires. Dogs must be leashed! |
FS RD 56, TR 1003 | Hiking | 3.4 / 4.3 | More Difficult | Low | 1500 |
| Snoqualmie Lake / Taylor River, Lispsy Lake, Otter Falls 1002 |
11/14/2009: INACESSIBLE Elev. gain 2600'. FS Road 56 closed at the forest boundary to all public access (MP 8.3). Dogs must be leashed! |
FS RD 56, 5620 | Hiking, Bicycles, Stock | 10.0 | More Difficult | Low | 1200 |
| Snow Lake 1013 |
11/14/2009: OPEN Elev. gain 1700’; elev. loss 700’. No campfires at Snow and Gem Lakes. Dogs must be leashed! |
I-90 | Hiking, Stock (llamas & goats only) | 3.0 | More Difficult | Extra Heavy |
3100 |
| Sunday Lake 1000 |
11/14/2009: INACESSIBLE Elev. gain 500'. Trail is inaccessible due to the Sunday Creek Bridge closure on FS Road 57 (MP 24). Parking is located at Gate 30. Hike along old road for the first mile. Expect 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! Dogs must be leashed! |
FS RD 57 | Hiking | 3.1 | More Difficult | Low | 1400 |
| Talapus Lake 1039 |
11/14/2009: OPEN Elev. gain 1220'. Trail is 3.1 miles. Talapus is reached at 2 miles; Olallie Lake at 3.1 miles. No campfires at these lakes. Dogs must be leashed! |
FS RD 9030 | Hiking | 3.1 | More Difficult | Heavy | 2600 |
| Wagon Road 1021 |
11/14/2009: OPEN Elev. gain 250'. |
FS RD 58 | Hiking, Interp, Family Use | 1.0 | Easiest | Medium | 2300 |
| Williams Lake 1031.1 |
11/14/2009: INACCESSIBLE Elev gain 1800'. FS Road 56 closed to all public access at the forest boundary (MP 8.3). Call 425-888-1421 for alternate routes. 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
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 |
10/28/2009: 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 |
10/28/2009: OPEN No bridge. Connector trail for #1194 Skookum Flats Trail and #1199 White River Trail. |
SR 410 | Hiking, Bicycles | 0.5 | Easiest | Medium | 2400 |
| Bullion Basin 1156 |
10/28/2009: 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 |
10/28/2009: SNOW |
FS RD 74 | Hiking, Stock | 9.4 | More Difficult | Low | 4200 |
| Christoff 1171 |
10/28/2009: SNOW Trail damaged. Hard to find trailhead. |
FS RD 7125 | Hiking, Stock, Bicycles | 3.3 | More Difficult | Medium | 2120 |
| Clearwater 1178 |
10/28/2009: INACCESSIBLE No access. Navigation skills required. |
FS RD 74 | Hiking, Stock | 8.1 | More Difficult | Low | 4200 |
| Clearwest Peak 1181 |
10/28/2009: INACCESSIBLE No access. Follows ridge to 5644-foot elevation. |
FS RD 74, 7430 | Hiking, Stock | 0.8 | More Difficult | Medium | 4725 |
| Colquhoun Peak 1195 |
10/28/2009: 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 |
10/28/2009: 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 |
10/28/2009: OPEN Nice ridge walk. |
FS RD 70, 72, 7250 | Hiking, Stock, Bicycles | 1.8 | More Difficult | Medium | 5400 |
| Dalles River 1162.1 |
10/28/2009: OPEN Trail from Dalles Campground to a huge Douglas fir. |
SR410 | Hiking, Bicycles | 0.8 | Easiest | Heavy | 2100 |
| Deep Creek 1196 |
10/28/2009: OPEN Caution advised for stock use; steep trail. |
FS RD 70, 7036 | Hiking, Stock, Bicycles | 4.0 | More Difficult | Medium | 2880 |
| Divide 1172 |
10/28/2009: SNOW Blowdowns, overgrown areas. |
FS RD 70, 7030, 7032 | Hiking, Stock, Bicycles, Motor cycles | 8.5 | More Difficult | Medium | 4320 |
| Doe Falls 1174 |
10/28/2009: OPEN 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 |
10/28/2009: 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 |
10/28/2009: OPEN |
FS RD 7174 Closed |
Hiking | 0.5 | Easiest | Medium | 3040 |
| Goat Lake 1161 |
10/28/2009: SNOW Starts in high alpine with view of Castle Mountain. |
FS RD 7190 | Hiking, Stock | 1.6 | More Difficult | Heavy | 6160 |
| Grass Mountain 1170 |
10/28/2009: SNOW Hard to find trailhead. |
FS RD 7125 | Hiking, Stock, Bicycles | 6.0 | More Difficult | Heavy | 4560 |
| Greenwater Lakes 1176 |
10/28/2009: SNOW |
FS RD 70, 7033 or 7174 | Hiking, Stock | 7.6/4.3 | More Difficult | Extra Heavy | 2500 |
| Heskin Lake 1193 |
10/28/2009: 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 |
10/28/2009: 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 |
10/28/2009: CLOSED Barrier-free trail loop located in the Dalles Campground. |
SR 410 | Hiking, Barrier Free | 0.8 | Easiest | Heavy | 2200 |
| Lost Lake 1185 |
10/28/2009: SNOW |
FS RD 70 & TR 1176 | Hiking, Stock | 5.1 | More Difficult | Heavy | 3000 |
| Maggie Creek 1186 |
10/28/2009: 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 |
10/28/2009: SNOW 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 |
10/28/2009: 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 |
10/28/2009: SNOW Spur off #1191. |
FS RD 7190 | Hiking, Stock | 0.9 | More Difficult | Heavy | 6480 |
| Norse Peak 1191 |
10/28/2009: SNOW |
FS RD 7190 | Hiking, Stock | 5.2 | More Difficult | Extra Heavy | 4000 |
| Pacfic Crest (Chinook Pass to Norse Peak Trail) 2000 |
10/28/2009: SNOW Gov't Meadows to Pyramid Pk. |
SR 410 | Hiking, Stock | 10.2 | More Difficult | Heavy | 5432 |
| Pacfic Crest (Norse Peak Trail to Naches Pass Trail) 2000 |
10/28/2009: SNOW Check "www.pcta.org" |
SR 410 | Hiking, Stock | 12.9 | More Difficult | Medium | 6080 |
| Palisades 1198 |
10/28/2009: OPEN One tree on trail |
FS RD 70, 7150 & TR 1199 | Hiking, Bicycles | 6.6 | More Difficult | Medium | 2400 |
| Pyramid Peak 1160 |
10/28/2009: SNOW 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 |
10/28/2009: 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 |
10/28/2009: OPEN 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 |
10/28/2009: SNOW Trail from Crystal Mountain Resort. Climbs to 5880'. |
FS RD 7190 | Hiking, Stock, Bicycles | 2.1 | Easiest | Heavy | 4800 |
| Skookum Flats 1194 |
10/28/2009: OPEN |
FS RD 7190 & TR 1162 | Hiking, Bicycles | 8.2 | Easiest | Heavy | 2100 |
| Snoquera Falls 1167 |
10/28/2009: OPEN Great hike to waterfall. |
SR 410 | Hiking | 2.4 | More Difficult | Heavy | 2560 |
| Summit Lake 1177 |
10/28/2009: SNOW |
FS RD 7810 | Hiking, Stock | 2.5 | Easiest | Heavy | 4400 |
| Suntop 1183 |
10/28/2009: SNOW Gate locked 1 mile before lookout when volunteers are not present. |
FS RD 7160 | Hiking, Stock, Bicycles, Motor cycles | 8.3 | Easiest | Medium | 2600 |
| White River 1199 |
10/28/2009: OPEN |
FS RD 7174 Closed | Hiking, Stock, Bicycles | 5.9 | Easiest | Heavy | 2960 |
US Forest Service - Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Last Modified: Thursday, 18 December 2008 at 20:38:45 EST