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Gold Creek Pond
Snoqualmie Region
updated 2 months ago
The Gold Creek Pond area is currently closed for restoration efforts, with the closure expected to last from April through November annually for the next 3-10 years. This closure is due to significant restoration work, possibly involving heavy equipment. The road to the area is also reported as impassable or closed. No bugs were noted in the last report.
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The Gold Creek Pond area is currently closed for restoration from April through November each year. This closure is part of a longer-term restoration project that could last anywhere from 3 to 10 years, according to a placard seen on July 19.
The road leading to Gold Creek Pond is reported as impassable or closed as of July 19. Hikers should be aware that access may be significantly limited or impossible.
The single report from July 19 mentions "Obstacles on trail:." However, it does not specify what these obstacles are, leaving it unclear if they are minor or significant.
According to the report from July 19, there were no bugs noted. This suggests that bug pressure is currently low.
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Older2 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Area closed for “restoration”, according to the placard on the gate April-November for 3-10yrs!!! I’m all for restorations but 3-10 yrs with heavy equipment to restore a (very nice) gravel pit. This d...
Older3 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
I wanted to get the word out that the Gold Creek Pond hike/trail/road isclosed. You can't walk or hike here as it is now a construction zone. Please respect the gate and the Forest Service signs. The ...
Older6 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
The trail was all snow so I would recommend water resistant shoes so your toes don't get wet and cold. You don't need snow shoes. It was my first time so I didn't know you needed a Sno Park permit to ...
Older6 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
My second hike in this area. Since the trail will be closed starting April 1 (according to the latest updates), I decided to visit this wonderful place one more time. The first time, I only walked the...
Older6 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
A wonderful partly cloudy and sunny late morning / early afternoon snow walk.When I arrived around 11:15am there were only four cars, when I left around 12:15pm there were only a dozen or so. Needless...
Older7 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Hello all!I hiked gold creek pond on 2/6/2026 and left behind a camera at around 5:15 pm.it is a black Sony with a 16-35mm lens.I immediately drove back and it was gone (got there at 7:50).Please get ...
Older7 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
A lot of people.Cutting pretty close on parking thought around noon
Older8 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Amazing trail!But I wanted ro recognized these two amazing ladies and their puppy that took upon themselves to pick up garbage from the trail!
Older8 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
So fun. The road is closed, but not by much and that didn’t stop us of the hordes of others at that easy little loop. We bought microspikes and felt like superhero’s with them :)) but there weee many ...
Older8 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Easy snowshoe.Here are somethings to share. Parking was INSANE. We purposefully tried to go at a time when we thought it would be less busy, but there were easily 100 cars parked and a line even to dr...