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Crater Lakes
North Cascades
updated 2 weeks ago
The Crater Lakes trail is reported to have several trees down across it, with some bypasses developing as of September 11. The trail otherwise appears to be snow-free and in good condition, leading to the lake through a nice forest. The road to the trailhead is described as rough in places, with some narrowing due to a large boulder and a fallen tree, but suitable for most vehicles. Bugs were reported as terrible in early July, but no recent reports mention them.
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As of September 11, there were around six trees down across the trail, with a couple having side trails developed around them. No more recent reports mention the status of these blowdowns.
The road is described as rough in a few places and generally long and bumpy, but passable as of July 3. The last report in September 11 states the road is suitable for all vehicles, suggesting conditions may have improved or the roughness was minor for that reporter.
Bugs were reported as terrible in early July, particularly around the lower lake. There are no reports of bugs from September 11, suggesting they may have subsided.
Both reports indicate the trail is snow-free. As of July 3, the trail was snow-free, and as of September 11, the trail was also reported as snow-free.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent2 weeks ago
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
Beautiful morning for a trip via the Crater Lakes trail up to Raven Ridge , which at 8696ft is ranked #47 on the Washington State Top 100 list.After sleeping in my car the night before in the large pa...
Older2 months ago
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
I climbed Raven Ridge via the Crater lakes route, so this report will be covering the trail to the lower lake and then the ascent to the summit.Trailhead/RoadThe road in is in pretty good condition. I...
Older3 months ago
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
I’ve hiked this in the fall in the past, but early summer is a nice time too!There are about a dozen blowdowns on the trail, all of which can be climbed over or under or walked around. Some are easier...
Older4 months ago
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
The road in is passable to all vehicles Once your actually on the Crater lakes/ Eagle lakes road, you need to pay attention. BIG rocks on the roadside. Low hanging blow down branches. Fallen, rotten...
Older23 months ago
North Cascades
No obstacles though trail had a few slick muddy spots. Some intermittent snow about 1/2 way up in the forest but most of it had turned to slush by the afternoon. Most of the larch needles are on the g...
Older23 months ago
North Cascades
Larches are done for the year! Needles are all on the ground, creating a golden carpet. Note this hike is a bit harder than it looks. Most of the 2200 feet of elevation are gained in the middle 2.5 mi...
Older23 months ago
North Cascades
This is one of the easiest trails in the Chelan-Sawtooth area and we still logged just over 9 miles and 2300'... you really have to earn those larch views around here! The road is rough and long but m...
Older23 months ago
North Cascades
What a perfect, sunny & unseasonably warm day to see the larches at their peak at Crater Lakes. The forest road leading to the trailhead was not bad and any car can make it. We got to the parking lot ...
Older24 months ago
North Cascades
The parking lot was pretty busy, but it’s big and there was lots of space left.I saw three groups headed to the lake.larches are starting to turn but still on the lime yellow green side.The sun was sh...
Older24 months ago
North Cascades
Beautiful day heading up this trail. Trail is well maintained and has been serviced recently as there were no blowdowns. Thanks to the motor bike club for helping to maintain this trail! Trail is soft...