Tonga Ridge / Mount Sawyer
Snowfields to cross and icy sections
9 this month · 68 reports
Central Cascades
The trail is experiencing seasonal changes with intermittent snow and ice, particularly in the upper sections, making spikes and poles advisable for hikers as of October 31. Lower sections remain largely snow-free, though downed trees and roots are noted as minor obstacles that are easy to navigate. The road access to the trailhead is reported as suitable for all vehicles, with minor potholes on Beckler Road. Crowds have been light, with only a few other hikers reported on recent weekends and weekdays.
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As of October 31, there is intermittent snow and ice in the upper sections of the trail, requiring spikes and poles. Lower portions are generally snow-free as of November 1.
The road to the trailhead is reported to be suitable for all vehicles, with Beckler Road having some minor potholes and a notable dip just before the trailhead as of September 15.
Minor obstacles like downed trees and roots are present, but they are generally easy to navigate around as of September 15 and October 1.
Crowds have been light, with reports mentioning only a few other hikers on recent weekends and weekdays, and even an empty parking lot on one occasion as of September 19.
Snowfields to cross and icy sections
9 this month · 68 reports
Bees near the upper falls, watch out
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Fall colors are peaking, enjoy a unique view
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Trail has lost many stairs to landslides
5 this month · 203 reports
Lake level is very low, revealing extensive shoreline
5 this month · 114 reports
Lingering fall color, tunnels to explore
5 this month · 57 reports
Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
Gorgeous trail! Didn’t make it to the top because we were silly and didn’t bring spikes. There’s enough snow and ice up towards the upper part of the trail that I recommend spikes and poles. We likely...
Left the Jeep at 10am under blue skys and 34°. Hoping moreso they anything to not just witness Columbia Peak but rather feel its presence looming like a Cathedral just might. Snow was absent at 1st b...
My friend and I were looking for some fall foliage and a nice workout without the crowds. Frog mountain met our criteria. The forest service road had some bumps and potholes but nothing bad - any car ...
Enjoyed this return trip to Frog Mountain. A lovely cool day. Only saw 4 others on this sunny Monday.Beckler River Road is in good condition. As mentioned, it's a little challenging to determine the r...
Frog mountain and then evergreen lookoutOkay please be advised you have to take beckler road do not take the washed out road you'll turn around and have to drive back.Beckler road to frog mountain tra...
Even on a cloudy day the views were amazing and worth the effort. Fall foliage is past its prime but still a few pops of bright colors.We only saw about 5 other people who were coming down soon after ...
Route ConditionsIndex-Galena Road is still closed, so Beckler is the only option at the moment. Thankfully, the 12.5 miles on Beckler Road are in good shape. The paved section is nearly perfect. There...
Frog Mountain is always a good hike to do to see the fall colors. The trailhead is pretty easy to access on Beckler Road and after about the first mile the colors really start to pop. On a clear day, ...
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...
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...