Cashmere Canyons Preserve

Central Cascades

updated 10 months ago

As of early to mid-May 2025, Cashmere Canyons Preserve is experiencing peak wildflower bloom, particularly balsamroot and lupine, with varied species noted across different elevations. Trails are in great shape, offering excellent views.

Parking is available in a main lot and an extended field lot across the street; the main lot can fill by mid-morning. Vault toilets are present. Hikers reported seeing several non-rattlesnakes and deer. One report from May 9, 2025, mentioned a rattlesnake. No snow is indicated on the trails. Current conditions in February 2026 are unknown based on these reports.

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Central Cascades

This is such a lovely hike - rolling hills, lots of wildflowers, butterflies and birds. I went to up to Sunrise Peak - the balsamroot near the trailhead is all gone but the bloom was peaking right at ...

Central Cascades

Last time I was here a couple of years ago, there was only one parking lot. Now there’s an extended lot in the field across the street. Vault toilet in good shape. Thank you to the neighbors or the co...

Central Cascades

The balsamroot and lupines steal the show but there's such a variety of wildflowers in this preserve! I was a little worried when we started because the balsamroots near the trailhead are past their p...

Central Cascades

Flowers are still in great shape, especially on the Spring Canyon Loop in some of the forested sections.  Definitely worth the hike up the hill.  A couple of parking spaces when we arrived at 9:30 and...

Central Cascades

All the wildflowers without the crowds. We were one of four cars in the late afternoon when we started, one of two when we left around sunset.Starts with a long steady climb up a wide trail, probably ...

Central Cascades

Lovely trail & what a lovely day! I just wanted to comment here that there are no dogs permitted on this trail and I saw several. It's pretty disappointing that people cannot follow the simplest rules...

Central Cascades

I got to the trail a bit after 8 AM. Was expecting better wildflowers, but I still loved the rolling green hills and steady climb. Very windy at the top! Great day; nice trail. My calves still feel a ...

Central Cascades

First time hiking Cashmere Canyons. Recent trip reports said great wildflowers, but the occasional danger noodle--sorry, rattlesnake. The wildflowers were great, although the balsamroot was past peak,...

Central Cascades

hiked the spring canyon loop. trail was steep at the start and views of rolling green hills. as you approach the saddle it gets windy and the wildflowers really explode. from the saddle and up Spring ...

Central Cascades

We stayed at the Leavenworth KOA so we could get there early, but we didn't get there early enough. Yes there is room for about 2 or 3 cars to get completely off road on the shoulder on either side of...

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