Lake Valhalla
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Fall colors are vibrant, roads are rough
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Cady Ridge
Central Cascades
updated 6 days ago
The Cady Ridge Trail is currently in good shape, with minor obstacles that are easily navigable. Reports from September 19 and August 28 indicate that blowdowns are present but manageable. Water is scarce along the trail, with seeps available but lakes being the most reliable source as of August 28. Fall colors are reportedly "amazing" as of September 19, and berries are ripe, though some reports note fewer berries overall. While bugs were previously an issue, recent reports from September 19, August 28, and July 25 state they are not a problem. The road to the trailhead has a detour and is recommended for high clearance vehicles, with some reports mentioning sketchy spots on the gravel detour. There were numerous hunters reported on September 19.
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Fresh6 days ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
Now is the time to go for fall colors - wow!!!Road: Like last year, the main forest road is closed about 6.5 miles from the trailhead. There is a signed detour up a gravel road, which is in mostly dec...
Recent4 weeks ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
Of our three main trails departing from the Little Wenatchee Trailhead, the Cady Ridge Trail is in the best shape by far with only a few easily navigable obstacles. However, water is scarce here as we...
Older1 month ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
I did a 55mi 2.5 day trip this weekend and thought I'd share road and trail conditions.I drove over to the Little Wenatchee Trailhead and hiked up Cady Ridge to the PCT. The road to Little Wenatchee w...
Older1 month ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
The start point at Cady Ridge TH, accessed from Little Wenatchee River Road, which does currently have a detour in place, but is easy enough to access with a high clearance vehicle.We chose Cady Ridge...
Older2 months ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
The detour noted in last year's reports stays. This adds ~3 miles of rough road instead of continuing on the paved 6500. So, budget 6+ miles bad road.Flowers are not the best, due to the dry spring th...
Older2 months ago
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
Day 1: Little Wenatchee Ford TH to Lake Sally Ann. 2 other cars at TH when we arrived at 11ish. Road detour is a little rough so you definitely want a high clearance vehicle. Left TH at 11:20am, arriv...
Older2 months ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
Our party did a four day loop starting at the Little Wenatchee Ford Trailhead.Road to Trailhead- The trailhead was inaccessible for a year or so, but it's now accessible again. Note, however, that Fo...
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
Out of all three trails at Little Wenatchee Ford, Cady Ridge trail is currently in the best condition for hikers. Expect to encounter several downed trees within the first mile, most of which are smal...
Older12 months ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
As the previous trip report noted, there is a detour because a section of FR 6500 is closed. The detour is signed and probably adds 10 minutes to the drive since it sends you off the paved road sooner...
Older12 months ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
Got to the little Wenatchee trailhead around 9am. There is a road detour in the unpaved section but you don't have many options so it's easy to figure out. The last mile is rough. The rest is easy.We ...