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Icicle Gorge Nature Loop
Central Cascades
updated 1 week ago
Recent trip reports indicate that the Icicle Gorge Nature Loop is largely snow-free as of November 1, 2026. However, there is significant blowdown on the upper loop, with hikers having to navigate downed trees. Minor obstacles, including a few downed trees, were also noted on the main trail as of September 10, 2026 and August 24, 2026. Graffiti has been reported on a bridge and rocks on the trail as of September 20, 2026. The road to the trailhead is suitable for all vehicles, though some reports mention the paved sections may need maintenance with deteriorated pavement and deep holes, September 10, 2026. Parking was light on August 24, 2026 when arriving early.
Generated from 36 trip reports. Trails change faster than reports do, so check anything you’d turn around for.
What hikers ask about Icicle Gorge Nature Loop
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There is significant blowdown on the upper loop as of November 1, 2026. The main trail has had a few downed trees to maneuver, noted as of September 10, 2026 and August 24, 2026.
Yes, graffiti has been reported on a bridge and rocks on the trail as of September 20, 2026.
The road is suitable for all vehicles, but some reports mention that the paved sections may need maintenance due to deteriorated pavement and deep holes, as noted on November 1, 2026 and September 10, 2026.
Multiple reports from November 1, 2026, September 20, 2026, and August 24, 2026 indicate no bugs on the trail.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent1 week ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
Great trail, icicle gorge trail #1596, very easy, added the upper loop. Lots of blowdown on the upper loop.Amazing creeks and bridges.Only one selfish hiker group with their Bluetooth speaker.
Older1 month ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
Trail is great. Graffiti is not. Really disappointed someone thought it was okay to spray paint the bridge and rocks on the trail. I get wanting to do a memorial, but graffiti like this is just deg...
Older2 months ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
We hiked the Icicle Gorge Nature Loop clockwise and enjoyed the views of the river, trees, and distant peaks. There were three trees down across the trail, all of which we were able to duck under with...
Older2 months ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
The road out to the trail as others have mentioned was rough but any sedan can navigate it. Only a few cars in the parking lot today (arrived early enough to still be smoke free from nearby wildfires)...
Older3 months ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
The road was rough the last 7 mi to the trailhead; numerous potholes on the paved road before turning into a dirt and gravel road. Once at the trailhead however, the hike was easy and lots of opportun...
Older4 months ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
easy well maintained trail. a few camp sites close to the trail and a road part of the way. cute foot bridge. Amazing Rock formations from the water cutting through for thousands of years. healthy gre...
Older4 months ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
Icicle Gorge is always such a nice hike. Easy for an entire family and offers beautiful views without much effort.The gravel road to get out has a bit more washboards and pot holes then last I was out...
Older5 months ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
The icicle gorge nature loop is like an old friend. You enjoy any chance you have to visit them, they are always a little different but still familiar. We brought out kids here when they were little...
Older5 months ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
got to the TH @ 10 am on Friday 5/22. lots of parking still available. the trail had lots of wildflowers. easy loop with some downed trees that I crossed under. mosquitoes were slightly annoying. beau...
Older5 months ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
I drove about 15 miles of the Icicle Rd and found some trouble spots that I am reporting on.There are a couple of spots on the road that have some debris on the roadway interfering with two lanes but ...