Mount Pilchuck
Intermittent snow and ice above treeline
11 this month · 163 reports
North Cascades
The trail to Del Campo Peak is in good condition, with no significant snow reported as of October 4. The road is suitable for all vehicles, and parking was available around 7:30 AM on October 4. The scramble to the summit is described as challenging, with some reports noting it as class three to four, requiring helmets due to potential rockfall. There are intermittent snow patches on the approach to the scramble, particularly in the talus field, as of September 27, though they were not difficult to cross. Bugs were not a significant issue for most recent reports, with some noting them as an annoyance on July 19.
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The scramble is considered challenging, with some reports describing it as class three to four. Helmets are recommended due to the potential for rockfall, especially when climbing with a group, as noted on October 4. The rock quality is generally good, though patchy snow and wet rock were encountered on September 27.
The primary obstacle is the talus field leading to the scramble, which can be loose and requires careful footing. Some hikers recommend staying to the climber's left of a gully to avoid a more difficult section, as reported on September 27 and July 19. There was one partially downed tree on the trail near the top as of September 27.
As of October 4, the trail is snow-free. However, intermittent snow was present in the talus field and approach sections as recently as September 27, though it was not difficult to cross at that time.
The road to the trailhead is suitable for all vehicles. Parking was available for early arrivals on October 4, with plenty of space noted around 7:30 AM. While the lot can fill, it seems to be manageable for those arriving at reasonable hours.
Intermittent snow and ice above treeline
11 this month · 163 reports
Snow-covered at times, snow likely deep
6 this month · 68 reports
Intermittent snow on trail and boardwalk
5 this month · 197 reports
Snow-covered at times, gear recommended for traction
5 this month · 103 reports
Fall colors visible on surrounding peaks
5 this month · 41 reports
Snow is arriving in the basin
4 this month · 104 reports
Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
PARKING LOT: arrived around 7:30 or so, plenty of room since half the state was hiking at maple pass for larch march lol. Garbage cans available and Bathroom was stocked with tp.THE TRAIL TO THE BASIN...
This is a report for Gothic Basin, Gothic Peak, _almost_ Morningstar Peak, and DelCampo peak.Arrived at 8:15am and there was still some parking available in the lot. Started at 8:25. Trail is in good ...
Had a great day out on 9/27 scrambling Del Campo. This was my first class 3+ scramble and I’m hooked. Total time C2C was just under 12 hours and ~14 miles in total (unsure if my phone tracking or WTA ...
Climbed Del Campo as a two day adventure but it can easily be done in one day, which most poeple do. Hit the trail at around 11 am and got up to the camping area on foggy lake at around 3 pm, trail is...
Long and tiring trip with the most rewarding views! Started from the car at 6, and arrived at the basin around 9. Got all prepped and began the way up to the rock field, got more exhausted on that chu...
8:30 hour C2C.This was super fun and tiring.Trail is in great condition the entire time, the scree field at the base of Del Campo proved to be the crux of the climb on the descent.The scree/rock field...
Scramble is in good shape, sustained class 3 with stellar views
Absolutely beautiful day out!The first 2 miles of the trail were relatively tame with little elevation gain. After that, it’s a bunch of switchbacks in the forest, gaining about 1.5k ft in a mile. Aft...
Sammy the Salmon Sushi here!Today I got to see Foggy Lake, it was very nice.I wonder why they call it Foggy Lake though - there was no fog, just a bright sunny day!Names should describe something well...
We arrived before sunrise to find very few vehicles in the available parking near the gate to Monte Cristo. The lower sections of the trail get heavy traffic and there were no obstacles of any difficu...