What is the current condition of Forest Service Road 5620 to the Dingford Creek trailhead?

The road is generally rough and recommended for high clearance vehicles. Recent reports from [October 21](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-10-22.095056177257) and [October 12](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-10-12.210619912103) mention deep potholes and rocky sections, with one report from October 21 stating it took 45 minutes to drive the final 6 miles. However, a report from October 4 notes that a Mazda CX-5 AWD with 8.2" of clearance managed without bottoming out, taking about 35 minutes.

Are there any significant obstacles on the trail to Goldmyer Hot Springs?

Recent reports indicate the trail is in good condition with blowdowns cleared. A report from [October 4](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-10-05.100811137589) mentions a few trees across the trail before Burntboot Creek, but these were easy to navigate. The creek crossing at Burntboot Creek requires following a path upstream to find a log jam for crossing without getting wet.

What are the parking and restroom facilities like at the Dingford Creek trailhead?

The Dingford Creek trailhead has parking that can fill up. A report from [August 29](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-08-30.131446990481) noted the main lot was full by mid-morning, but spillover had room. The Dingford restroom was reported as open, clean, and stocked with toilet paper as of [October 4](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-10-05.100811137589), but it's advisable to bring your own as it can run out.

Are there any recent reports on bug activity?

Multiple reports from the past few months, including, [October 12](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-10-12.210619912103), [October 4](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-10-05.100811137589), August 29, and August 6, consistently state that bugs were not an issue and are not expected to be problematic.

Goldmyer Hot Springs

Snoqualmie Region

updated 2 weeks ago

The road to Goldmyer Hot Springs is consistently described as rough and requiring high clearance, though some smaller SUVs and even RAVs have managed it with care. One recent report from October 21 notes that while there's been recent work, deep potholes and rocky stream crossings remain, taking about 45 minutes for the final 6 miles. The trail itself is in good condition, with blowdowns cleared according to a report from August 29. Bugs are not a significant issue, with reports from August 6, August 29, October 4, October 12, and October 21 all stating no bugs or that they weren't bad. There is a fire alert for the eastern portion of the Dutch Miller Gap Trail, but this does not affect the route to Goldmyer Hot Springs via Forest Service Road 5620.

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What hikers ask about Goldmyer Hot Springs

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The road is generally rough and recommended for high clearance vehicles. Recent reports from October 21 and October 12 mention deep potholes and rocky sections, with one report from October 21 stating it took 45 minutes to drive the final 6 miles. However, a report from October 4 notes that a Mazda CX-5 AWD with 8.2" of clearance managed without bottoming out, taking about 35 minutes.

Sources

Dutch Miller Gap, Goldmyer Hot Springs — Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026

Recent2 weeks ago

Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass

Three Queens Fire Alert is for eastern portion of the trail.This trip report is for the portion of Dutch Miller Gap Trail #1030 accessed via Forest Service Road 5620, starting from the Dingford Creek ...

Goldmyer Hot Springs — Monday, Oct. 12, 2026

Recent4 weeks ago