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Cashmere Mountain
Central Cascades
updated 5 days ago
The trail to Cashmere Mountain is generally in good condition, though some reports indicate it can be brushy and exposed to sun. The road access is described as rough but passable. As of September 20, there were intermittent snow patches that were not difficult to cross, and bugs were not an issue. Earlier in the season, on July 7, bugs were reported as an annoyance, especially when stopping, and the trail was narrow and brushy. On September 5, the trail was snow-free and suitable for all vehicles, with no bugs reported. Scrambling is required for the summit, and navigation can be tricky on the traverse.
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The road is described as rough but passable as of September 20. Earlier reports from August 2 and September 5 also state the road is rough but passable, with one noting it was suitable for all vehicles on September 5.
As of September 20, there were intermittent snow patches that were not hard to cross. Earlier, on July 7, snow was also reported as intermittent and not difficult to cross. No other reports mention significant snow or water crossings.
Bugs were not an issue as of September 20 and September 5. However, on July 7, mosquitos were hungry and plentiful, particularly from Caroline and up into the basin below Windy Pass, swarming when stopping.
Beyond the established trail, there are Class 2-3 scrambling and navigation challenges, particularly on the traverse across the north side of the peak. Reports from September 20 and August 2 mention needing to navigate carefully to avoid getting off route in gullies, and the rock is described as grippy granite for the final scramble.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Fresh5 days ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
This is a great hike to do whether or not you enjoy scrambling and peak bagging, although it does make for a long day if you go all the way to the summit.The route basically has everything one could a...
Recent2 weeks ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
This is a spectacular trip but makes for a LONG day and requires some legitimate scrambling. 20 miles with 6,400' of gain. 13.5 hours.The weather forecast was iffy, calling for off and on clouds and l...
Older1 month ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
The route to the summit is 95% on trail, with some class 2-3 scrambling and navigation at the end.We camped at the trailhead the night before, and the lot is reasonably large. We started at 5:15 am an...
Older2 months ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
Logged 18.77 miles AllTrails and 17.10 Gaia, so the truth is probably somewhere in the middle. C2C in roughly 10:30 total, 9:30 moving.I started hiking at 6 AM. As it was a Tuesday, the trail was quie...
Older3 months ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
Distance (RT): 17.7mi/28.5kmGain: 5623ft/1714mType: Overnight/SoloGear (used):ice axe, crampons, poles, gtx hiking bootsGear (unused):N/AGear (should have brought):N/ABugs:Significant, but only bother...
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
Eightmile-Trout Creek trail is badly in need of brushing. Bushes on uphill slope are growing well into the trail corridor and the tread is suffering or has failed in many spots as hikers have tried to...
Older4 months ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
Climbed Cashmere Mountain on Saturday with my friend. We left the trailhead at 6 a.m. The trail with steady incline, wet and muddy in some areas with handful of trees to climb over all the way to Lake...
Older12 months ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
Solo C2C climb of Cashmere Mountain, utilizing the shortcut to bypass Windy Pass and save 1+ miles. Saw a <24 hour window between rain and lightning potential and decided to go for it. Weather was gre...
Older13 months ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
We decided to climb Cashmere Mountain as a 2-day trip, camping overnight at Lake Caroline. I snagged overnight permits early via the Enchantments lottery. However, we saw almost nobody the entire week...
Older24 months ago
Central Cascades
Summited on Sep 13th, my trip report is external:https://www.washingtonstatehiking.com/reportslist/cashmere_mountainNote: We didn't take the class 3 chute up the summit block, we took our own route th...