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Frog Mountain
Central Cascades
updated 5 days ago
The trail is in excellent condition, with no snow reported on the trail since August 18. Recent reports from September 20 and September 19 indicate the road is suitable for all vehicles, and parking is generally ample, though arriving earlier is recommended for more solitude. Fall colors are a significant highlight, with vine maple and blueberry foliage noted as particularly vibrant as of September 20 and September 18. Minor obstacles like a few blowdowns and some uncollected dog waste have been mentioned, but these do not significantly impede passage as of September 20 and September 19. Water sources on the trail are dry, so carrying sufficient water is essential, as noted in reports from September 20 and August 30.
Generated from 93 trip reports. Trails change faster than reports do, so check anything you’d turn around for.
What hikers ask about Frog Mountain
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As of September 20, there were four blowdowns reported in the first 2 miles of the trail, noted at approximately.3,.8,.9, and 1.6 mile points. These were described as minor obstacles posing few problems.
Multiple recent reports from September 20 and September 19 state that the road is suitable for all vehicles. One report from September 15 mentioned a single deep dip after the final turn-off.
No, all creek crossings are dry, and there is no water available on the trail. Hikers should plan to carry all the water they will need, as recommended in reports from September 20 and August 30.
Fall colors are currently a major highlight, described as 'POPPING' as of September 18. Reports from September 20 and September 19 also mention vibrant vine maple and blueberry foliage, with some color fading noted as of September 15.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Fresh5 days ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
Note for trail stewards: box toilet lid broken and four blowdowns (photos included) in the first 2 miles of the trail (approximately at .3, .8, .9, and 1.6 mile points). The toilet lid was on the grou...
Fresh5 days ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
The road had a few potholes but overall was in excellent shape. We arrived at 9:30 on a sunny Saturday and there were three other cars. I think when we left in the afternoon, there were still fewer th...
Fresh6 days ago
Mount Rainier Area
What a fantastic hike! I set out from the empty parking lot at 715 or so and enjoyed a fog lifting so slowly that spire mountain was an island above the fog and all the valleys were filled in like fjo...
Recent1 week ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
We found the frog! Haha, but talk about a hidden gem of a trail! Fall colors are POPPING! I really can't think of one thing I didn't love about his hike. I actually jogged down; first time ever. For a...
Recent1 week ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
Forest road in good shape. Arrived at 10:35. A few cars in the large parking lot. Nice temp as we switchbacked up through 2 miles of shady forest, greeted by sunshine as we broke out onto open slopes...
Recent1 week ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
Despite, or perhaps because of, the misty conditions, we enjoyed this hike. There are plenty of switchbacks to climb, but the trail has a comfortable tread. As the other trip reporter has noted, fog a...
Recent1 week ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
Beckler Road in good condition with just one deep dip after the final turn off to the trailhead. Box toilet available a short hike up the trail.We arrived around 10:30am to about 5 cars in the parking...
Recent1 week ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
We arrived to the trailhead around 10 to only a few other cars. Like many other WTA reports and friends I've talked to who hiked this, it's quiet and not super populated, especially given how most Hwy...
Recent2 weeks ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
My hiking group went to Frog Mountain today. First time hike for most in our group. Having the perfect weather day made this hike a great one. We pulled into the Th at 9:10 and 1 car was in the lot. T...
Recent2 weeks ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
Often hiking is about balancing solitude, work schedule, weather, and traffic. Today I hit two out of four. This is such a nice mellow trail with a steady grade and hardly any obstacles or even rocks ...