Ape Caves
1 week ago
Cave is dark and cool, good for hot days
5 this month · 18 reports
Goat Creek
South Cascades
updated 4 weeks ago
The Goat Creek trail is in excellent condition and snow-free, with only minor concerns about the rough, narrow gravel road leading to the trailhead which is still passable for most sedans. Hikers can expect to encounter numerous smaller waterfalls in addition to the main Cathedral Falls, which is currently a trickle. Old-growth trees are a notable feature along the path. The trail sees moderate use, with reports of passing only a few other hikers, a trail runner, and mountain bikers. Parking is not mentioned as an issue.
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What hikers ask about Goat Creek
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The gravel road to the trailhead is described as very pitted with some deep potholes and narrow in places. However, it was deemed passable for an average sedan, though drivers should proceed slowly as of August 28.
The trail is in overall excellent condition, with a strategically placed log aiding a mossy rock creek crossing, preventing wet shoes as of August 28. No other significant obstacles were reported.
Cathedral Falls is currently more of a trickle due to the season, as reported on August 28.
The trail was described as wonderfully quiet on August 28, with only three other hikers, one trail runner, and two mountain bikers encountered.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent4 weeks ago
South Cascades > Mount St. Helens
I was surprised to not see a recent trip report for this trail, especially since this is such an awesome hike! Even though Cathedral Falls at this point in the season is more of a trickle, it was stil...
Older4 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
We hiked up the Goat Creek Trail from Bumping River Road and then headed SW on the American Ridge Trail (away from Goat Peak).Most of the Goat Creek Trail is in a burn zone. Finding the start of the t...
Older4 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
We hiked the first two miles of the Goat Creek Trail to investigate the impact of last summer's Wildcat Fire. The first 0.1 mile of trail has been totally obliterated, so it helps to have a map to loc...
Older6 months ago
South Cascades > Mount St. Helens
Hiked to Cathedral Falls in the “mist”couple of dogs on trail one very gregarious but I didn’t offer it a ridesecond major creek crossing a little sketchy as trail tread slides awayno mermaids in pond...
Older7 months ago
South Cascades > Mount St. Helens
This area seems like such a hidden gem! The road to Cathedral Falls was narrow and had deep ruts, but I was able to make it just fine (but slowly) with my compact car. There is very limited parking, s...
Older7 months ago
South Cascades > Mount St. Helens
Hiked this midweek starting at 11:30 am. The road is rough for the last 3 miles. My Subaru Forrester did fine. No other cars at the trailhead when I arrived.There are no facilities.The trail is free o...
Older8 months ago
South Cascades > Mount St. Helens
Lovely trail in all seasons. Cathedral Falls is splendid. Nice, mature conifer forest, lush green moss, a few small stream crossings, and gentle grade.Some snow there currently, but did not need spike...
Older9 months ago
South Cascades > Mount St. Helens
There is a significant amount of water running through the road 0.7 miles from the trailhead that has left a deep divit. I decided I couldn't get around it and turned around to find a different hike. ...
Older18 months ago
Mount Rainier Area
Fantastic snowshoe trip up to Goat Peak today with ngie! We started from the Goat Creek trailheadoff of the Bumping River Road across from Cougar Flats Campground. There is still a snow berm across th...
Older18 months ago
South Cascades
The road is open to the Goat Creek trailhead above Riffe Lake, but in its usual potholed state. Someone has spread pieces of travel trailer up and down the road, sadly. The trailhead parking is larg...