Frog Mountain
Central Cascades
As of February 16, 2026, Frog Mountain conditions are still influenced by early winter snow.
The single report from November 30, 2025, indicates snow started below the 2600ft parking lot, with the summit holding around 12 inches of compacted snow and ice. Traction devices like microspikes are recommended, though trail runners with worn lugs were manageable on the packed trail. The trail itself was well-worn and easy to follow to the summit.
Index-Galena Road was snow-free but slick with frost in late November. The stretch from pavement end to Jack Pass was clear. Expect snow and ice on the trail, likely requiring microspikes or snowshoes as the season progresses.
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I slept in this morning, but took advantage of the good weather and went and hiked Frog Mountain.Given more planning I probably could've come up with something more challenging and interesting, but st...
Today I finally hiked the Frog Mountain trail.We pulled up at the trailhead at 9 am.The Index Galena road is in good shape, apart from a few potholes.The north fork Skykomish river is raging now, the ...
I took advantage of a rare midweek holiday combined with an even rarer sunny day in November to go check out the Frog Mountain trail. The drive to the trailhead from Index was beautiful. There were so...
Second time doing this hike. The fog burned off and it was a bluebird day. Six cars in the lot when I got there around 10 a.m. Seven when I returned, so really not a crowded hike today. I was hoping f...
Beautiful day for a hike. Decided to grab my hiking buddy and our cameras to enjoy a rare sunny November day. Drive in was perfect and we were the 3rd car at the trailhead.As previous hiker stated, sn...
I've been wanting to hike Frog Mountain in the snow for awhile now and finally got my chance today. The skies were chilly but clear as a bell when I woke up. The Index-Galena Road had some storm debri...
Arrived at 11:30 to a full parking lot. Most of the people were heading down as we went up, so ended up without a crowd up top. Lots of huckleberries still on the trail. Some fall color starting to sh...
It was a pretty easy drive to the trailhead, only the very last portion to the parking lot had a little dip that might necessitate some careful maneuvering with a low-clearance vehicle. There were onl...
What a gem of a hike! Beautiful views, gentle elevation gain and the trail is in great condition. Was pleasantly surprised to find there weren't any flies or mosquitoes. Bring a towel and dip your fee...
Arrived at 9:30 on a Saturday and there were only 2 other cars in the lot. I saw a total of 5 groups for the entirety of the hike. The first 2/3 are through shaded old growth forest. The last portion ...
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