Is the Cooper River trail currently open following the Three Queens Fire?

Information regarding the closure order for the Three Queens Fire is from [August 11](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-08-11.205246016337) and indicates that many trails, including Cooper River, were closed. You will need to check current official forest service alerts for the most up-to-date status as this closure order is over three weeks old.

What are the reported trail conditions like?

As of [July 25](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-07-27.075406949371), the trail had a few spots with overgrowth and three downed trees that required stepping over. On [June 28](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-06-29.144857211122), the trail was generally clear and in good condition.

What can be expected regarding parking and crowds?

By the end of the hike on [July 25](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-07-27.075406949371), the parking lot and river area were very crowded, making it difficult to find a spot to enjoy the water. On [June 28](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-06-29.144857211122), there were many campers at Cooper Lake, and the river area was also utilized.

Are there any notable plants or features along the trail?

On [June 28](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-06-29.144857211122), the trail was noted to have abundant wildflowers and huckleberry bushes, with some huckleberries already ripe. The Cooper River itself is accessible from around 2.2 miles into the hike as of [July 25](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-07-27.075406949371).

Cooper River

Snoqualmie Region

updated 1 month ago

As of August 11, many trails in the Alpine Wilderness, including Cooper River, were closed due to the Three Queens Fire. If the closure order has been lifted, the trail was reported in good condition on July 25. There were a few spots with overgrowth and three downed trees to step over. Parking and the river area can become crowded by midday. On June 28, the road to the trailhead was clear, and huckleberry bushes were noted, with some berries already ripe. Wildflowers were also abundant at that time.

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Information regarding the closure order for the Three Queens Fire is from August 11 and indicates that many trails, including Cooper River, were closed. You will need to check current official forest service alerts for the most up-to-date status as this closure order is over three weeks old.

Sources

Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) Section J - Snoqualmie Pass to Stevens Pass, Spectacle Lake, Pete Lake, Mineral Creek, Waptus Lake via Waptus River, Spade Lake, Waptus Pass, Waptus Burn, Escondido Lake, Cathedral Rock, Hyas Lake, Trail Creek, Lake Michael, Deep Lake, Peggy's Pond, Nosh Nosh Wahtum, Davis Peak, Kachess Ridge / Kachess Beacon, Silver Creek Tie, Easton Ridge, Thorp Lake, Thorp Mountain Lookout via Thorp Creek, Cooper River, Park Lakes, Glacier Lake, Ivanhoe Lake, Mount Margaret, Lake Lillian, Rachel Lake, Rampart Ridge - Rampart Lakes, Lila Lake & Alta Mountain — Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026

Older1 month ago

Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass

Due to Three Queens Fire, many trails on the Cle Elum Ranger district and within the Alpine Wilderness are closed.Closure Order 06-17-03-2026-32Thank you for understanding, stay safe!

Cooper River — Saturday, Jul. 25, 2026

Older2 months ago