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Fall colors are vibrant, roads are rough
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Chiwaukum Creek
Central Cascades
updated 3 months ago
Chiwaukum Creek trail is in poor condition, with significant overgrowth and multiple trees down across the path. Wildflowers were present as of June 27, but the trail's overgrown sections may require long sleeves and pants. Additionally, multiple snake encounters were reported on June 27, with some possibly being rattlesnakes, prompting caution. The road to the trailhead is suitable for all vehicles, and no bugs were noted on June 27. The actual trail begins approximately 1.5 miles in, after passing an easement road with no trespassing signs.
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The trail is reported as very overgrown with trees down across it as of June 27. Hikers may need long sleeves and pants due to the overgrowth.
Multiple snake encounters, potentially including rattlesnakes, were reported on June 27. Hikers were advised to be cautious and carry a rock for protection.
The road is suitable for all vehicles as of June 27. The true trail begins about 1.5 miles in, past an easement road with 'no trespassing' signs.
No bugs were reported on the trail as of June 27. However, ticks were noted in the overgrown sections during that report.
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Older3 months ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
I decided to check this hike out yesterday. The trail is in pretty poor shape, it's very overgrown and I found myself putting on long sleeves and a hood, as there were definitely some ticks out there....
Older4 months ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
Trail is in pretty rough shape. First mile from the car is on an old road past the gate just to get to the TH. Second mile (first mile of trail) is in decent shape. Third mile is rough...I counted 15 ...
Older4 months ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
My birthday hike today was the mellow road walk along the creek looking for Lewisia and other wildflowers. Lots, and easy to find and photograph. The Lewisia along the road section were pretty spent, ...
Older16 months ago
Central Cascades
I have good news about the Chiwaukum trail! First, it has been logged out, at least until 2 miles in by the river lunch logs. I walked up a bit further and there were fresh cut logs off the trail, so ...
Older23 months ago
Central Cascades
I figured the Chiwaukum would be a good choice for a larch march without crowds of other larch pilgrims, and I was right! I hiked in to Flora and Bringham Lakes for an overnighter and a bit of fishin...
Older24 months ago
Central Cascades
in August I attempted to reach Chiwaukum Lake via the Chiwaukum Creek trail. After pushing through head high brush with rattlesnakes, two encounters with rattlesnakes that (despite me waiting for seve...
Older25 months ago
Central Cascades
Did a 5-day loop in the Chiwaukum area and Ladies Pass, entering via Chiwaukum Creek Trail and exiting on the Hatchery Creek Trail.Day 1: Hiked up Chiwaukum Creek through the burn area, which was hot ...
Older26 months ago
Central Cascades
I trekked up the Chiwaukum Creek Trail to Ladies Pass with camping at Flora Lake. The CCT is still very brushy along much of it's length with many down trees, but someone came out recently and cleare...
Older26 months ago
Central Cascades
Our party of three postponed our planned trip to the Eagle Cap Wilderness due to fire and smoke concerns, so we settled on an adventurous trip up the long-neglected Chiwaukum Creek Trail. When conside...