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Goat Peak
Mount Rainier Area
updated 1 month ago
The trail to Goat Peak is generally clear of snow as of October 11. However, reports indicate a significant number of downed trees, particularly in the first half-mile to mile of the trail, though these are described as passable with minor effort. After this initial section, the trail becomes more exposed with some narrow and potentially slick sections, especially if wet. The road to the trailhead is suitable for all vehicles. Parking is generally available, with reports noting ample space even on busy days.
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The first half-mile of the trail has numerous downed trees, described as dozens in some reports. While noted as obstacles, they are generally considered passable with effort, requiring hikers to go over or under them.
The upper sections of the trail are more exposed and can be narrow. Some areas are noted as having powdery dirt that can become very slick when wet, posing a potential slipping hazard.
Parking at the trailhead appears to be readily available. On a holiday, there was only one other vehicle and space for about a dozen. Another report from September noted ample space for more cars around 9:40 am.
Wildlife sightings have been minimal. One report from October mentioned only a few chipmunks, while another from July noted no wildlife other than chipmunks. No other wildlife has been specifically reported in the recent trip logs.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Older1 month ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
Great hike to goat peak! Took us just under 4 hours total. The first 1/2 mile is lots of downed trees as other reports have stated but nothing impassable. No snow on the ground but it was just barely ...
Older1 month ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
Arrived at ~9:40am, with 4 other cars at the lot. Plenty of space for more cars. Hit the trail at 9:55am.Immediately met with incline, and many downed trees. After about ~1/4 mile the trail mellows ...
Older2 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
Arrived at the parking area at the trailhead a little after 9am on Labor Day. There was only one vehicle parked on the side of the road, and room for about a dozen or so. As others mention, there are ...
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
Progress on the first half mile or so was dogged by dozens of downed trees over the trail. After that, the trail attains the ridge line and progresses unsparingly uphill. Parts of the trail are very n...
Older3 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
Doggo and I turned around about a mile from the top because we ran out of time (and I am slow). The trip description isn't kidding about the elevation gain and I counted 45 downed trees to go over or ...
Older4 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
Hiked in from the Cougar Flats side on Bumping road. First 3 miles were badly burned from last years Wildcat fire. The rock/tree landmark, where it was debatable about which was holding which up, wa...
Older5 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
Hiked with the dog this morning and didn't encounter anyone else on the trail. About a dozen downed trees at the trailhead that require some descent maneuvering to go under/climb over. At mile 2 there...
Older5 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
May my Stehekin Nalgene bottle find a good home.(Forgot it near-summit with 0.25L of water in it...was waiting at "false summit" with my dog since there were people up at the tiny summit, & we didn't ...
Older5 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
The first half mile has a lot of blow down. Prepare to crawl under/over a few logs. After that, pretty clear. I made it to about a half mile from Goat peak, 3400 ft gain, until my old man body decided...
Older6 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
Lots of downed trees at the start and then intermittently afterward . Pretty consistent snow after gaining ~2300’ but not difficult to cross.