What is the condition of the road to the trailhead?

The road is paved but described as rough with big potholes as of [July 10](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-07-11.120311410315). It is considered rough but passable for all vehicles as of [July 10](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-07-11.152512533162) and July 4.

Are there any significant obstacles on the trail?

Most blowdowns have been cleared, with about three larger ones remaining as of [July 10](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-07-11.152512533162). Minor obstacles pose few problems overall as of [July 10](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-07-11.120311410315).

Are there any reports of wildlife sightings?

One report from [July 10](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-07-11.120311410315) noted seeing several grouse and the art of a bark beetle sex den, but no aggressive bears or rattlesnakes. Another report from [July 4](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-07-04.214548488629) mentioned a group spotting a rattlesnake, though the reporter did not see one all day.

Icicle Ridge via Fourth of July Creek

Central Cascades

updated 2 months ago

The trail to Icicle Ridge via Fourth of July Creek is currently snow-free. Most blowdowns have been cleared, with only a few larger ones remaining as of July 10. The spring-fed metal pipe near the top is no longer flowing, though a trickle was present on the ground beneath it on July 10. Water is available a few miles past this point if hiking as a thru hike. The road is paved but has significant potholes, described as rough but passable for all vehicles as of July 10 and July 4. There is little shade on the trail, so starting early is recommended to avoid the heat, especially in the direct sun during the downhill sections as noted on July 4.

Generated from 15 trip reports. Trails change faster than reports do, so check anything you’d turn around for.

What hikers ask about Icicle Ridge via Fourth of July Creek

Generated from the most recent trip reports, newest 2 months ago. Check anything you’d turn around for.

No trip reports on this trail in 2 months, so everything below is at least that old.

The spring-fed metal pipe near the top is no longer flowing as of July 10. Better water can be found a few miles past this point if you are going down the Icicle Ridge Trail as a thru hike. There is no water on the trail after the two easy stream crossings near the trailhead as of July 10.