What are the current obstacles on the Asahel Curtis Nature Trail?

The primary obstacle reported is a large Western Red Cedar tree down across the trail, requiring a crawl or an off-trail maneuver. There are also other trees down and some sections are overgrown, as noted on [July 10](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-07-11.133522242528) and [August 3](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-08-04.094757845403).

What is the condition of the road leading to the trailhead?

Reports vary slightly. One report from [July 10](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-07-11.133522242528) states the road is rough but passable, while a more recent report from [August 3](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-08-04.094757845403) indicates the road is suitable for all vehicles. It is recommended to proceed with caution regardless.

Is there any snow on the trail?

No, the trail is reported to be snow-free as of both [August 3](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-08-04.094757845403) and [July 10](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-07-11.133522242528).

Were there any issues with bugs on the trail?

Bugs were not considered a significant problem on the trail. One report from [July 10](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-07-11.133522242528) noted they were not too bad, and another from [August 3](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-08-04.094757845403) stated there were no bugs.

Asahel Curtis Nature Trail

Snoqualmie Region

updated 1 month ago

The Asahel Curtis Nature Trail has a significant Western Red Cedar tree down across the trail, requiring a crawl or off-trail maneuver to pass, as noted on July 10. This obstacle, along with other trees down and areas of overgrowth, makes the trail not as easy as advertised. However, the trail is snow-free and the old growth forest is described as exceptional and worth the effort, according to reports from August 3 and July 10. The road to the trailhead is reported as rough but passable as of July 10, and suitable for all vehicles as of August 3. Bugs were not a significant issue in late July/early August.

Generated from 11 trip reports. Trails change faster than reports do, so check anything you’d turn around for.

What hikers ask about Asahel Curtis Nature Trail

Generated from the most recent trip reports, newest 1 month ago. Check anything you’d turn around for.

No trip reports on this trail in 1 month, so everything below is at least that old.

The primary obstacle reported is a large Western Red Cedar tree down across the trail, requiring a crawl or an off-trail maneuver. There are also other trees down and some sections are overgrown, as noted on July 10 and August 3.