Lake Valhalla
3 weeks ago
Fall colors are muted, road conditions vary
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Chiwaukum Creek
Central Cascades
updated 4 weeks ago
The Chiwaukum Creek Trail is experiencing some obstacles, with reports mentioning downed trees and overgrown sections, particularly in the upper reaches. However, the trail is generally snow-free as of October 12 and October 7. Road access is a significant issue; the road is reported as impassable/closed in some sections as of October 7 and September 10. However, one report from September 27 stated the road was suitable for all vehicles up to a certain point near Highway 2, requiring a short walk to the actual trailhead. Despite the blowdowns, sections of the trail, such as up to Timothy Meadows, are reported in good shape with cleared blowdowns as of October 12.
Generated from 13 trip reports. Trails change faster than reports do, so check anything you’d turn around for.
What hikers ask about Chiwaukum Creek
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Road access is challenging. One report from October 7 states the road is impassable/closed, and another from September 10 indicates it's impassable/closed as well. However, a report from September 27 mentioned the road was suitable for all vehicles near Highway 2, requiring a short walk to the trailhead.
Yes, there are obstacles reported on the trail. Reports from October 12 and September 10 mention trees down across the trail and overgrown sections. A report from October 7 also notes treefall that slowed down hikers.
The stream crossing near the beginning of the trail is noted as a log bridge approximately 6 feet off the ground as of October 12. Another report from September 27 mentions that hikers reached the creek and children enjoyed tossing rocks and getting their feet wet.
No, insects do not appear to be a significant issue on the Chiwaukum Creek Trail. Multiple reports from October 12, October 7, September 27, and September 10 all explicitly state that there were no bugs.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent4 weeks ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
Good overnight trip with a long approach up to the summit of the seldom visited Opportunity Mountain via the Chiwaukum Creek Trail.I got started at 2:45pm on Sunday from the trailhead(red gate). After...
Older1 month ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
Our group took the Alpine High Camp hiking shuttle (link) to the trailheads starting from High Camp. Then a local trail to Ridgetop trail #1574 to Chiwaukum Lake and 1591 to Larch Lake. Treefall from ...
Older1 month ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
Had a wonderful time hiking with our 6 and 9 year olds to Chiwaukum Creek. The road is closed near highway 2. The 1.2 mile hike up the road to the trailhead would make an excellent hike for wheelcha...
Older2 months ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
A couple of notes to begin:-This TR will reference lat/long frequently using using Caltopo's "FSTopo 2016" base layer, which uses Forest Service data. Generally speaking, this ranger prefers this map ...
Older4 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....
Older5 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 ...
Older6 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, ...
Older18 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 ...
Older25 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...
Older25 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...