Bandera Mountain
Snoqualmie Region
As of May 5, 2026, the trail to Little Bandera is generally snow-free and in good condition. However, the route to the actual Bandera peak still has snow, making it difficult to follow the trail and requiring caution. Reports from April 10 and April 18 indicate deeper snow and postholing, suggesting gear like microspikes or snowshoes might have been necessary then. Parking can be very full, even early in the morning, with overflow parking extending down the road. Road access is good. Be aware of potential navigation challenges where snow covers the boot path to the true summit.
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Conditions at a Glance
Trail
Trail difficult/impossible to navigate: Muddy or wet trail.
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Snow
Snowfields to cross - could be difficult
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Road
Road suitable for all vehicles
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Bugs
No bugs
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Sources
Like previous trip report says, there is no snow and the trail is in good condition to Little Bandera. However, the way to the actual Bandera peak still has snow. I had to turn back because I lost tra...
I hiked this trail for the first time with my cat. This mountain has been on my list for years! I got to the trailhead at about 9 and it was pretty full. There was just a few small patches of snow whi...
Great hike to viewpoint on Little Bandera of Rainier, Seattle, Olys, Chikamin, Kaleetan, Chair, Pratt, Defiance.Access to trailhead: road in good condition.Trail: In great shape. The steep section aft...
the trail until the little bandera was perfectly snow free and only 1 blow down in the beginning, 1 small patch near the summit. After continuing to the true summit, there were more patches of snow bu...
This is mostly to highlight an alternate option to make a lollipop loop out of the Bandera route.We took the usual marked trail straight up; enjoyed the perfect views near the top and then came down a...
Roads open. Trail is mostly snow free. One small unavoidable patch you had to climb up a few hundred feet from the top of Little Bandera. Once the ridge there was some patchy snow (particularly on t...
The forest road is open, and I got to the parking lot around 9am were only a few spots remained open. Trail was in good shape. The ascent up to Bandera after the branch off was a bit daunting, but t...
Began hike at about 1:30 pm (Bad idea) the Ira spring trail was good and snow began about a mile in and spikes helped, but we're not needed, once I got to the bandera mountain junction and started cli...
I finally got around this time to do the true summit after a previously failed attempt in winter. Up via Mason Lake / Ira Spring trail.Ruts at one spot on FS 9031 required slowing down. The road is op...
Nothing to add on route or difficulty; it's well documented. I'd just say that Road 9030 is open and there is barely any snow on the trail. Don't bother with poles or spikes, if you're thinking about ...
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