Rock Lake
1 week ago
Steep climb to a beautiful lake with route finding
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Dutch Miller Gap
Central Cascades
updated 2 weeks ago
The Dutch Miller Gap Trail currently has a rough access road, recommended for high clearance vehicles only, with numerous potholes and rocky sections. One report from July 17 notes the last 5.5 miles are particularly bad, taking about 35 minutes to cover that distance. Minor obstacles like a few blowdowns and brushy sections are present on the trail itself, but are generally manageable. There are no reports of snow or significant bug issues as of early September. The trail offers views of waterfalls and the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River.
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The access road is described as very rough, with many potholes and rocky sections, and is recommended for high clearance vehicles only. As of July 17, the last 5.5 miles are particularly bad, taking approximately 35 minutes to traverse. Despite its condition, some vehicles like a Mazda CX-5 and Subaru Outbacks have successfully navigated it, though one report from July 4 mentions parking short of the trailhead due to a significant dip.
The trail has some minor obstacles, including a few downed trees and brushy, overgrown sections, particularly between Hardscrabble and Crawford Creek camps. As of September 5, these obstacles were posing few problems. However, a report from July 4 indicates that some downed trees required hikers to remove their packs to cross.
All reports from July 4 to September 5 indicate that the trail is snow-free. Bugs were not a significant issue, with one report from July 17 stating they were not too bad and another from September 5 mentioning no bugs.
Some recent repair work has been done by the Forest Service at two washed-out areas on the road, as noted in a report from July 17. However, the trail itself has sections that could use maintenance, with descriptions including brushy overgrown areas and downed trees from reports in July 4 and September 5.
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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 ...
Older2 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...
Older2 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 ...
Older2 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...
Older3 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...
Older3 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
Older12 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...
Older17 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...
Older18 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...
Older18 months ago
Snoqualmie Region
Hiked from Middle Fork Snoqualmie trailhead to the Dingford Creek trailhead, then followed the Dutch Miller Gap trail (along the closed gravel road) to Goldmyer Hot Springs. Camped at the hot springs...