Park Butte
1 week ago
Trail is snow-covered at times
5 this month · 93 reports
Goat Mountain
North Cascades
updated 4 weeks ago
The trail to Goat Mountain is generally in good condition, with reports from August 19 through October 12. The road leading to the trailhead is suitable for all vehicles, with only a few minor potholes noted on October 12. The trail itself is mostly snow-free, though small patches may linger at the summit. Some sections can be brushy and wet, particularly after about 2.5 miles, and the final mile is described as extremely steep with significant elevation gain, making trekking poles highly recommended for descent. Fall colors were visible as of September 21 and September 20.
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What hikers ask about Goat Mountain
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The final mile of the trail is exceptionally steep, with reports suggesting it contains about half of the total elevation gain. It can be dusty and loose, making trekking poles advisable for the descent, as noted on October 12 and September 20.
Yes, the road is reported to be suitable for all vehicles. On October 12, it was noted to have a few deeper potholes, but these are easily navigated. This was also the consensus on September 21, September 20, and August 30.
As of October 12, the trail was snow-free, with only very small patches visible at the top. Earlier reports from September 21, September 20, and August 30 also confirm the trail is snow-free.
Beyond the extreme steepness of the final mile, the trail can be a bit overgrown and brushy, especially after the forest line, with reports from August 30 and August 19 mentioning this. Some sections become slightly obscure above 5200' with long, laid-down grasses that can make going slick, as described on September 21.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent4 weeks ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
Yes, it is a lot of elevation for the vast majority of the hike but heed my advice: SAVE YOUR ENERGY FOR THE LAST MILE!! I was cruising and confident, then I wanted to die/quit multiple times during t...
Older1 month ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
TL;DR - Beautiful trip, especially if you're willing/able to go up some steep loose terrain.The way up Goat - up to the nominal trail's end - has been well described in the WTA Hiking Guide. On this ...
Older1 month ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
Beautiful early fall day! The sun was shining and Mt. Baker and Shuksan were both out in their full glory. There are definitely some fall colors to be seen. The steep part of the trail is a little dus...
Older2 months ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
At 9am on a foggy Sunday there were just 3 cars at the trailhead, maybe 8 when I returned in the early afternoon. The trail is in good shape, though a bit brushy (and wet) starting 2.5 miles up. My wa...
Older2 months ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
This TR is for the true summit of Goat Mt. which is over 6800’, about 100’ higher than the west summit which has a trail to it.The initial part of the trail through the forest is almost ideal for a sm...
Older4 months ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
Cable<3 and I hiked Goat Mountain on a sunny Sunday, on July 4th weekend.The hike started out with a forested uphill. A little after three miles, there were two small streams for collecting water (not...
Older4 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Cle Elum Area
Awesome solo trip over to Goat Mountain via the Davis Peak trail on this beautiful July 4th day!I got started at 6:30am and took the Davis Peak trail all the way up and over to just before Davis Peak ...
Older4 months ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
Goat Mountain 6,893’ is a semi-prominent peak along the Skagit Range, which is accessed via the Hannagan Pass Road. There are 3 different destinations to go to from the Goat Mountain Trail: Goat Mount...
Older4 months ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
OK I am just going to say it- on a foggy day sans views, this one might not have been worth it, LOL! Highly recommend downloading a map before starting because towards the end the trail starts to brai...
Older4 months ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
I always question myself half way up this trail. But the view point is postcard perfect. The fallen trees across the trail have been removed (thank you), except a small one about a 1/4 mile in that ...