Castle Rock
Loose dirt and gravel on the trail
1 this month · 12 reports
Central Washington
The only trip report available for Clara and Marion Lakes is from July 3. This report indicates that the trail is in good condition and entirely snow-free. The road is suitable for all vehicles, and bugs were not a significant issue. The reporter enjoyed a backpack trip with grandchildren, noting that fish were caught.
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No trip reports on this trail in 2 months, so everything below is at least that old.
The last report from July 3 stated that the road was suitable for all vehicles. There are no more recent reports detailing any changes to the road's condition.
According to the report from July 3, the trail was completely snow-free. No subsequent reports have indicated any snow accumulation.
A report from July 3 mentioned that bugs were not too bad. No other reports have provided updated information on bug conditions.
The single available report from July 3 described the trail as being in good condition. There is no information from later dates regarding the trail's current state.
Loose dirt and gravel on the trail
1 this month · 12 reports
Late spring wildflowers are fading
37 reports
Wildflowers still abundant on higher slopes
19 reports
Steep in a few spots
11 reports
Waterfalls not spectacular
Potholes Region · 1 this month · 45 reports
Dry with rocks and roots to avoid
Yakima · 1 this month · 15 reports
Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
Grandkids first backpack! They both caught fish, and it was overall such a great experience. Link below with much more info and pics.
Short but steep hike near Mission Ridge ski area that ends at two very small lakes (more like ponds, really). Unless it's windy, be prepared for intense mosquitos. The water is very green right now wi...
Took my 6 yr old and 3 yr old, along with our dog on a hike here today. It was a gorgeous day and very peaceful, as we only saw two couples on the trail. We had the lake to ourselves. Many wildflowers...
I did the mission peak loop, ascending via Clara and Marion lakes trail and descending via the ridge/ski resort. This route involves route finding, bushwhacking and a very faint boot path so be warned...
Trail was in very good shape and has recently been cleared (downed trees cut and removed). Occasional snow/ice in places but nothing too difficult. Beautiful hike with spring flowers just beginning to...
Snow all the way but it's packed down. I was walking in trail runner type shoes. Some micro spikes would have been handy in a few spots, but I got by okay without them.
Snowing today with about 2-4 inches on the trail. I did not go to Marion. I wore my spikes and gaitors with trail runners and was fine. Passed 1 group of hikers while going up and 1 group of skiers! w...
Only ended up going a small ways; too much ice for hiking boots, not enough snow for snowshoes. Alternating bare patches and ice sheets. Saw one other hiker with spikes and he seemed to be doing well ...
Moderately steep, but a lot of snow and ice over at least 1/3 of the trail still.
This report is for Clara and Marion Lakes then continuing on to Liberty Beehive Rd and the pipeline trail to make it a loop.Summary: lovely snowshoe with some route finding/breaking trail and several ...