Park Butte
1 week ago
Trail is snow-covered at times
5 this month · 93 reports
Horseshoe Bend
North Cascades
updated 1 month ago
Horseshoe Bend trail is reported to be in good condition, with no snow or bugs as of September 27 and September 6. The road leading to the trailhead is suitable for all vehicles and parking is plentiful, with a large pullout available near the highway. The trail itself is described as smooth and wide, with some steep sections noted by one hiker. It offers nice river views and several spots to rest and enjoy the scenery.
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The trail is reported to be in good condition, smooth, and wide. There are some steep sections, but it is generally considered easy to complete as of September 27 and September 6.
The road to the trailhead is suitable for all vehicles and has a large pullout for parking, with no specific facilities mentioned as of September 27.
Yes, parking is reported to be plentiful, with a large pullout available. One report noted plenty of parking at 2 PM on September 27.
No bugs or snow have been reported on the trail as of September 27 and September 6.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Older1 month ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
Hiked in just half a mile to stretch the legs.Road Conditions.Large pullout just off the Mt Baker Hwy. No facilities.Trail Conditions.Smooth, wide trail (for as far as we went).Highlights.Nice river. ...
Older2 months ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
Really beautiful trial! Some steep spots but all around pretty easy to complete! There are some really beautiful spots to just sit and take it all in!
Older5 months ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
Great trail! The first mile is pretty flat and then there's a steep climb followed by some ups and downs the rest of the way. It was a hot day so I turned back before making it all the way to the en...
Older6 months ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
Beautiful Mother's Day hike at Horseshoe Bend today. Absolutely perfect weather. The trail was clear and well maintained. Surprisingly, there were hardly any people out. We mostly had the trail to our...
Older6 months ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
Beautiful week day for a little trek along the river. I hadn't done this trail for a few years and knew the original trail had been washed out. The trail today was in great shape. A few trees blown do...
Older6 months ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
This is a wonderful stroll when craving some time in the woods. Highly recommend.
Older7 months ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
This was a fallback option. The river was roaring and the skies were blue. Unfortunately, the crossing of Coal Creek about a 1/3 mile in was too deep to get my daughter across. Some turned around and ...
Older8 months ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
About a third of a mile into the trail there was a minor snow melt stream crossing that was easy to get across. Unfortunately, at approximately the half mile mark, there were multiple fallen trees tha...
Older9 months ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
Snow-free and sunny stroll. River, check! Forest, check! creek crossing, check!
Older9 months ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
Hwy in good condition. I don’t remember which mile marker it is but just a little bit past Maple Falls they are working on the road and it goes down to one lane as there is water over the road they ar...