Boulder River
North Cascades
As of June 20, 2026, the Boulder River Trail is experiencing its peak season. Forest Road 2010 remains potholed but passable for most vehicles at slow speeds. The trailhead parking lot is filling rapidly, often by late morning.
The trail itself is in good condition, with recent reports indicating minor obstacles like fallen logs that are easily navigable. Mud is present in some sections, especially where drains are clogged with debris. Hikers can expect beautiful views of the river and spectacular waterfalls, particularly Feature Show Falls. True Boulder Falls is reportedly not visible from the main trail. All recent reports confirm the availability of a vault toilet approximately 0.7 miles from the highway.
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Saturday, June 20, 2026FR 2010 Road Conditions:Almost the entire 3.7-mile road was badly potholed, contrary to WTA’s description that only some areas were rough. Driving slowly was essential.Vault Toi...
The trail was nicely maintained and absolutely beautiful with all of the ferns new growth. The river is beautiful and the unnamed waterfall was spectacular with all of the new green vegetation surroun...
It's been a while since I have done this hike. We got an early start to beat some of the crowds, this hike can get busy. It's a beautiful hike along side the river the whole time. There are also tw...
Nice hike!I mostly wanted to say that WTA seems to have underestimated the gain. 2 GAIA apps tracked us at 8.96 miles with 1323 gain, from the trailhead to the little camp on the river which shows as ...
slightly muddy in places but nothing a good pair of hiking boots cant handle
WTA is planning work parties for this trail during the spring 2026. I wanted to get a count on the number of projects for work parties in the wilderness area. All those logs you step over or go arou...
French Creek Road (FR-2010) is rough as usual with lots of potholes with sections that have multiple holes close together so they can't be avoided. Even at that I think a sedan can make it through slo...
The road in has LOTS of potholes, some fairly deep and others unavoidable. Parking lot wasn't too small but wasn't too big either and probably fills quickly on a hot summer morning! That said, we arri...
My friend and I had been wanting to do this one for a long time. With the sun shining bright, we decided today was the day to go check it out!The forest road NF2010 (almost 3.6 miles) to the trailhead...
Gorgeous sunny friday the trail. Only 4 cars at noon. We did not finish but went past the 2nd falls for about 6 miles RT. Super doable with dog and young kids. You hear the river the whole time and th...
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