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Dutch Miller Gap
Snoqualmie Region
updated 2 weeks ago
The Dutch Miller Gap Trail is generally open from the west via the Dingford Creek trailhead, though an alert for the Three Queens Fire affects the eastern portion of the trail and sections of the PCT. The road to Dingford Creek trailhead is recommended for high clearance vehicles due to potholes and rocky sections, taking approximately 45 minutes for the 6 miles to the trailhead. The trail itself was noted as being in good condition with minor obstacles and no bugs reported as of October 21. Hikers should be aware of potential rockfall and explosions on the road approximately 5 miles in, as reported on September 5.
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The Three Queens Fire alert is for the eastern portion of the trail and sections of the PCT. The west portion of the trail starting at the middle fork of the Snoqualmie and the road to access it are open according to a report from October 21.
The road is rocky and bumpy but passable, though it is recommended for high clearance vehicles. There are deep potholes and some sketchy sections with large rocks that were dry as of October 21. Even with a high clearance vehicle, it took about 45 minutes to drive the 6 miles to the trailhead.
As of October 21, the trail was in good condition with minor obstacles posing few problems. However, on September 5, hikers reported hearing explosions and seeing rockfall on the road about 5 miles in, and noted some blowdowns and brushy sections on the trail itself.
As of October 21 and September 5, the trail was snow-free and there were no bugs reported.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent2 weeks ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Three Queens Fire Alert is for eastern portion of the trail.This trip report is for the portion of Dutch Miller Gap Trail #1030 accessed via Forest Service Road 5620, starting from the Dingford Creek ...
Central Cascades
After careful consultation of the (many) fire closures and the smoke forecast, we managed to put together a wonderful backpacking itinerary for the Labor Day weekend.Day 1, 14.6 miles, 3,924 feet:The ...
Older3 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Began my hike from the Dingford Creek Trailhead parking lot off the end of the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Road. The last 5.5 miles of this road is one of the roughest you will ever drive. From the G...
Older4 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
FOUND Coros Pace 3 at Hardscrabble Horse Camp at the end of the (closed section of the) road. Email me (plating_nape877@simplelogin.com) the serial number (can be found in the Coros App) and I'll try ...
Older4 months ago
Central Cascades
Did a two-night trip along the Dutch Miller Gap trail, camping at a riverside camp ~8.7 miles into the trail both nights, and spending the middle day hiking to Williams Lake and back. Despite being th...
Older5 months ago
Snoqualmie Region
Did a 2 night backpacking trip from Salmon La Sac TH with the goal of hiking the Waptus River trail to PCT, over Dutch Miller Gap to climb Mt Hinman.Day 1: Trail to Waptus Lake is in good condition wi...
Older5 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Just finished a five-day traverse from Salmon La Sac to Waptus Lake, Spade Lake, Ivanhoe Lake, over Dutch Miller Gap, and down the Middle Fork of Snoqualmie River. June 1-5.Day 1: Salmon la Sac to Wap...
Williams Lake, Ivanhoe Lake, Dutch Miller Gap & Waptus Lake via Waptus River — Friday, Sep. 12, 2025
Older14 months ago
Central Cascades
Stayed 2 nights at Waptus with a very long day hike up to Ivanhoe and Williams via the Dutch Miller Gap Trail. Everything was stunning! Waptus ford was quite shallow and all other water crossings were...
Older19 months ago
Snoqualmie Region
I attempted a longish "figure 8" hike of both the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Trail and Dutch Miller Gap Trail between the Dingford Creek/Dutch Miller Gap parking area to Hardscrabble Horse Camp. My...
Older20 months ago
Snoqualmie Region
A friend and I took advantage of the dry day this week to return to one of our favorite areas of all time. The road to Dingford Creek Trailhead is the same as usual. Large rocks, some deep potholes, a...