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Federation Forest State Park
Mount Rainier Area
updated 1 month ago
Federation Forest State Park is currently experiencing a significant trail obstruction. A large Sitka Spruce has fallen, destroying the new bridge that connected the easternmost day-use area back to the general parking area, as reported on August 17. This blockage effectively impacts the continuity of the trail in that section.
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As of August 17, the trail is impassable in the section where a large Sitka Spruce has fallen and destroyed the new bridge. This obstruction prevents passage between the easternmost day-use area and the general parking area.
The road leading to Federation Forest State Park is suitable for all vehicles as of August 17.
There were no reported bugs on the trails as of August 17.
The trails were snow-free as of August 17.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Older1 month ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
Trailing were all except the road side trail back from the eastern most day use area to the general parking area. A massive Sitka Spruce has fallen and taken out the trail new bridge.
Older3 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
We love this trail very much and visit regularly. It is one of the only places to see old growth within under an hour's drive from Auburn. When we visited, conditions were fantastic.. not much mud and...
Older5 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
Pleased to report that sawyers from Snoqualmie Fire Lookouts Association finished clearing the maintained trails in Federation Forest. A few "duck under" logs left, but only a few! And the unmaintai...
Older5 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
A group of us were back out at Federation Forest, cleaning up debris from the storms this winter and re-opening trails. About 30 sawyers from a bunch of groups--Back Country Horsemen, WTA, EMBA, and ...
Older5 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
We started at the north TH right off of 410 about .5 before the gate (closed) and where the old Hobbit Trail could be accessed (if you blink, you might miss it. Lots of debris down in the parking area...
Older8 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
A group of us from Back Country Horsemen of Washington (BCHW) as well as other volunteer groups went out and did a lot of work on trails at Federation Forest. The Park is closed for winter, so technic...
Older17 months ago
Mount Rainier Area
Did the interpretive loop and the maltby trail as a side quest after Snoquera Falls (highly recommend). It was cool to get up close to the river and admire it. We did the Maltby trail west to east and...
Older19 months ago
Mount Rainier Area
Such a beautiful day for a wander. The gate is blocked and locked. I parked up on the road close to the day use area and walked in from there. It was so warm a tee shirt no coat was perfect. My dog an...
Older24 months ago
Mount Rainier Area
Gentle amble through the forests near Mt. Rainier...this was perfect on a Discover Pass free day, I don't think it would necessarily be worth it if you had to drive all the way down and pay but up to ...