What is the current condition of the road leading to the trailhead?

The road to the trailhead is generally rough and recommended for high clearance vehicles. While one report from [October 14](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-10-14.215220672562) found it more accessible than in recent years, another from [September 9](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-09-10.083459782273) noted it had deteriorated and even bottomed out a truck, requiring care for SUVs due to recent rockfall. Another report from August 30 found it rough but passable with a Subaru Crosstrek if driven slowly.

Are there significant obstacles on the trail currently?

Yes, there are obstacles on the trail. As of [October 14](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-10-14.215220672562), these include trees down across the trail and difficult stream crossings. Reports from [August 11](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-08-12.134319483436) also noted blowdowns and brushy sections requiring clambering around root balls, and September 9 mentioned a pair of high-angled blowdowns that require stepping around.

How overgrown is the trail to Myrtle Lake?

The trail to Myrtle Lake is described as being a touch overgrown. If it has rained recently, hikers may feel as though they have gone through a carwash due to the brush, and may encounter spiderwebs. However, some brushing has been done, particularly on the main Dingford Creek Trail up to the junction for Hester and Myrtle Lakes.

What is the parking situation at the trailhead?

Nobody has reported on the parking situation at the trailhead in the provided reports.

Dingford Creek-Myrtle Lake

Snoqualmie Region

updated 3 weeks ago

The Dingford Creek-Myrtle Lake trail has had significant recent work, with blowdowns cleared and the trail brushed out as far as Horseshoe Lake as of October 14. However, some ferns and low-lying plants still shed water onto the trail, and waterproof boots are recommended. The trail to Myrtle Lake itself is described as being in great condition, though touch overgrown, meaning recent rain can leave hikers feeling as though they've gone through a carwash, with the potential for spiderwebs as well. There are also a couple of high-angled blowdowns requiring stepping around, and some brushy sections that are not difficult. Obstacles include trees down across the trail and difficult stream crossings. The road to the trailhead is generally rough and recommended for high clearance vehicles, though conditions can vary, September 9.

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What hikers ask about Dingford Creek-Myrtle Lake

Generated from the most recent trip reports, newest 3 weeks ago. Check anything you’d turn around for.

No trip reports on this trail in 3 weeks, so everything below is at least that old.

The road to the trailhead is generally rough and recommended for high clearance vehicles. While one report from October 14 found it more accessible than in recent years, another from September 9 noted it had deteriorated and even bottomed out a truck, requiring care for SUVs due to recent rockfall. Another report from August 30 found it rough but passable with a Subaru Crosstrek if driven slowly.