Are there significant obstacles on the Bumping Lake Trail?

Yes, there are obstacles on the trail. As of [August 31](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-09-04.150019246268), reports mention trees down across the trail, overgrown brush, and a large washout. Another report from [August 30](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-08-31.001344349102) notes that blowdown has been mostly cleared for the first 3.5 miles, but many logs remain, and wayfinding may be necessary.

Is the Bumping Lake Trail overgrown?

Yes, the trail is overgrown in places. A report from [August 31](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-09-04.150019246268) specifically mentions overgrown brush. Another report from [August 30](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-08-31.001344349102) suggests that while blowdown has been cleared for the initial miles, significant logs remain, which may contribute to the perception of overgrowth or obstruction.

Was there any litter reported on the trail?

Yes, one hiker reported finding polluting plastic tape used to mark the trail on [August 30](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-08-31.001344349102). The reporter emphasized that "Leave No Trace" principles were ignored and that the trail is easy to follow without such markers.

Bumping Lake

Mount Rainier Area

updated 3 weeks ago

The Bumping Lake Trail is experiencing overgrown brush and light blowdown, particularly in sections beyond the first few miles. One report from August 31 indicated significant obstacles including trees down across the trail, and a large washout further along. While the initial section of the trail from the Bumping Lake Campground to the Fish Lake Way Trail junction is reported as rough but passable, beyond that the road is noted as very rough according to the same report. Another report from August 30 mentioned that blowdown has been mostly cleared for the first 3.5 miles, but requires wayfinding due to remaining logs. Despite these obstacles, the trail is snow-free, and no bugs were reported in late August.

Generated from 9 trip reports. Trails change faster than reports do, so check anything you’d turn around for.

What hikers ask about Bumping Lake

Generated from the most recent trip reports, newest 3 weeks ago. Check anything you’d turn around for.

No trip reports on this trail in 3 weeks, so everything below is at least that old.

The road is reported as rough but passable from the Bumping Lake Campground to the Fish Lake Way Trail junction as of August 31. Beyond that point, the road is described as very rough and potentially requiring a high-clearance vehicle. Another report from August 30 states the road is suitable for all vehicles, potentially indicating variations in conditions or different starting points considered.