Snow Lake
3 days ago
Intermittent snow and ice present
9 this month · 233 reports
Kachess Ridge / Kachess Beacon
Snoqualmie Region
updated 2 weeks ago
The Kachess Ridge Trail is generally in good condition, with snow-free conditions reported as of October 23. The roads leading to the trailhead, FS Roads 4818 and 4824, are suitable for all vehicles and have been cleared of recent debris, according to a report from October 23. While a fire closure was in effect for this area in August (August 11), it appears to be lifted as of October 6, though signage may not have been updated. There were no reported bugs as of October 23. Recent reports mention numerous downed trees and brush having been cleared along the road and trail.
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The roads, specifically FS Roads 4818 and 4824, are reported as suitable for all vehicles as of October 23. Several mentions indicate that many trees have been removed along these roads, clearing them for access.
The trail is reported to be in good condition and snow-free as of October 23. While there was a fire closure in August, the area seems to be open again as of October 6, with recent reports indicating cleared debris and downed trees.
No bugs were reported by hikers as of October 23 and August 7. This suggests that insect activity is not a significant concern currently.
As of October 23, the roads are in fine shape, suggesting good access to the trailhead. One report from August 7 noted being the only car at the trailhead all day, indicating very low crowds.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
FS Roads 4818 and 4824 are in fine shape. I'd heard several mentions of how good the roads are around the former Three Queens Fire closure area, and these followed suit. The road ends about 5300', giv...
Older1 month ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
This trail is open again as of October 5th (the closure signage at the trailhead had not been removed though). Trail is in good shape all the way to the Silver Creek Tie (as far as I hiked).Plenty of ...
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Due to Three Queens Fire, many trails on the Cle Elum Ranger district and within the Alpine Wilderness are closed.Closure Order 06-17-03-2026-32Thank you for understanding, stay safe!
Older3 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Long hike up the Kachess Ridge Trail up to a couple of miles short of Thorp Lookout to Hard Knox and Not Knox Peaks to get a better look at the Three Queens Fire. I got started at 11:05 am at the Kach...
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
Started up Rd 4308-132 and French Cabin Creek Trail to the junction with the Kachess Ridge Trail, which we followed south to the saddle between French Tongue and French Chin.Road Conditions.There was ...
Older5 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
Glen99 and I got up to the summit of French Cabin Mountain-West Peak this morning via the Kachess Beacon/Kachess Ridge and Silver Creek Tie trails. We thought by heading east we would miss the incleme...
Older5 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
This was the second hike of the season with the Ellensburg Trails Club (check out our group page here!), and it was beautiful. Ended up being an all-day 13.5 miles, with 4000 ft. of elevation gain and...
Older5 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Beautiful day for the Kachess Beacon loop ( did clockwise ).Compared toWandering Washington's May 7th TR, snow is pretty much all gone except two tiny patches. Half dozen cars on a sunny Thursday. Sa...
Older5 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Great day to be out for some winter hiking! Rain, snow, hail, sun, it was all there.Route: Starting at the Kachess Ridge Trailhead off I-90, I hiked a counterclockwise loop, first up Easton Ridge Trai...
Older6 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
I arrived at the trailhead at 6:30. I was the first car in the lot. The road has been improved a bit since I was here last year, that giant pothole is gone, but there are still quite a few large rocks...