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Gobblers Knob
Mount Rainier Area
updated 1 week ago
The trail to Gobblers Knob is in good condition, with no significant snow reported in recent months. As of September 14, the forest is showing subtle hints of fall color. The Westside Road is generally suitable for all vehicles, though a significant washout requires caution, and some reports suggest an easy bike ride up the road to the actual trailhead, which is approximately 3.8 miles from the closure gate. Parking is generally adequate, with about a dozen cars noted midweek. Bugs have been a minor annoyance for some hikers, particularly in early July, but have generally not been a significant issue in August and September.
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The Westside Road is generally suitable for all vehicles, though a significant washout requires caution. Some reports suggest an easy bike ride up the road to the actual trailhead, which is approximately 3.8 miles from the closure gate as of August 23.
Most recent reports from August and September indicate the trail is in good condition with no significant obstacles. An older report from July 4 mentioned significant blowdown and debris requiring rerouting.
Bugs have not been a significant issue in recent reports. While some noted them as an annoyance in early July, by August and September they were generally not a problem.
The forest is beginning to show subtle hints of fall color as of September 14, with cooler temperatures and an early fall feeling noted.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent1 week ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
OurTacoma Mountaineers Hiking & Backpackinggroup headed to beautiful Mt. Rainier for the last in our series of hikes for "Lookouts and High Places" that happened over the summer. Highly recommended!Kn...
Older1 month ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
This is the 260th trip report for this hike.Boot blowout, but had BBQ when I got home which mended the wounds. Tough hike on blown out boots. My boots were beyond ready to retire but I thought I could...
Older1 month ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
In Sum:Road:No issues up to where the road is closed.Trail: Well-marked and obstacle freeBugs: Bugs were noticeable but not bothersome throughout the hike.Road: A fair amount of parking - there were a...
Older1 month ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
I came that close-.4 of a mile from the lookout (intersection with Goat Lake trail). Of course Georg made it. This was Georg's tenth hike, my second. I had a shoulder replacement the last of April and...
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
Tacoma Mountaineers Hiking & Backpackingheaded to lovely Lake George for one of their field trips from theIntroduction to Backpackingcourse. If you are interested in learning tips, hacks and best prac...
Older1 month ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
Bottom Line:Combination bike/hike up to Gobbler's Knob fire lookout off Westside Road. Staying for sunset requires a descent in the dark, but both the trail and road are easy to navigate with a headla...
Older1 month ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
Gob Knob - got to the park around 7:20, no rangers and free entry. This place needs gates.I walked the west side road in an hour, very gradual and low grade, one nice spot for a view by the rushing wa...
Mount Rainier Area > NW - Carbon River/Mowich
Tacoma Mountaineers Hiking and Backpacking group enjoyed a 3-day trip on the Wonderland Trail.DAY 1 – WESTSIDE ROAD TO SOUTH PUYALLUP CAMP5.34 miles | Elevation: +1,558' / -446'The adventure officiall...
Older2 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
It took us nearly an hour to get through the Nisqually entrance, and as a result we didn't get to the trailhead until just past 10am. It was surprisingly busy, with about two dozen cars parked there. ...
Older2 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
Trip Report. Mt Rainier/Westside Road/Lake George/Gobblers Knob Fire Lookout. Then west of NPS boundary to Goat Lake/Glacier View Wilderness/Lake Christine. 20-miles round-trip/~4500 feet elevation ga...