Lake Valhalla
yesterday
Fall colors are vibrant, roads are rough
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Lake Edna
Central Cascades
updated 2 days ago
Lake Edna is currently experiencing mixed conditions based on the limited reports from July and September 2026. The trail itself is described as relentlessly steep and sun-exposed in places, with significant elevation gain, especially on the ascent to the ridge before dropping into Edna Basin. Several water crossings are present, but were passable for refilling bottles with a filter as of September 23. Snowfields were noted in early July, and while a report from July 21 indicates the trail was snow-free, another from July 2 mentions short snow crossings. There are reports of blowdowns and overgrown sections, particularly on the trail up to Lake Margaret, and a bridge being out near Icicle Creek, July 2. Bugs were reported as terrible in early July but not too bad in early July, and absent as of September 23. The road to the trailhead is generally suitable for all vehicles, July 3, July 2, September 23, though one report mentions a 2-mile road walk due to a washout. Parking at Chatter Creek Trailhead was surprisingly packed on a Sunday morning in September 2026.
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The trail is described as relentlessly steep and sun-exposed, gaining significant elevation. As of September 23, it was in good condition with no bugs. However, older reports mention blowdowns and overgrown sections, particularly on some approaches, July 2.
There are several water crossings noted on the route to Lake Edna, which were passable for refilling water as of September 23. Reports from July 21 and July 2 mention a bridge being out, necessitating fords, with one specific crossing at French Creek being good at the stock crossing.
Bug conditions have varied. They were described as terrible in early July, and not too bad in early July. The most recent report from September 23 explicitly states there were no bugs.
Snow conditions have been variable. In early July, snowfields were present and could be difficult to cross, with short snow crossings also noted. However, by July 21 and September 23, the trail was reported as snow-free.
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Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
Starting and ending at the Chatter Creek Trailhead, we backpacked 3 nights/ 4 days and visited 5 of the Mormon Ladies Lakes. Total Gaia stats: 24 miles, 8200' vert climbed.Day 1: Chatter Creek trail t...
Older2 months ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
Our party hiked a loop starting from Chatter Creek campground out along the Icicle Gorge trail, Icicle Road (past the closure due to washout) and on the Icicle River trail to where it intersects the F...
Older2 months ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
Long, steep difficult climb with a few sketchy snow crossings depending on what time of day you make it up there. Mosquitos were swarming
Older2 months ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
We started at Icicle Creek. There's a 2-mile road walk due to a washout, but the road is flat. Both bridges are out. The French Creek ford crossing is good at the stock crossing. The second crossing's...
Older23 months ago
Central Cascades
Hiked the chatter creek trail to lake edna and then up towards cape horn. When I arrived at the trailhead at 830 the lot was full and I was the 6th car on the road. Not too bad for a peak larch season...
Older24 months ago
Central Cascades
Decided to take advantage of a beautiful fall weekend to return to the Ladies Pass loop with some friends for an overnight. We decided to cut off the ~2 miles of by-the-road-trail-walking on our loop ...
Older24 months ago
Central Cascades
I did a 3D2N out and back trip to the Ladies Pass / Chiwaukum Lakes area approaching from and returning to White Pine TH, via the Wildhorse Creek trail, sleeping both nights at Lake Mary.There are qui...
Older24 months ago
Central Cascades
The short story:A challenging backpacking trip that made us work for every single landmark and notable view, lake or campsite along the way. Done during a bad AQI period which made this hard hike even...
Older25 months ago
Central Cascades
Hiked the loop counter-clockwise from Chatter Creek Trailhead to Lake Edna, Ladies Pass, and Upper Florence Lake, down to Lake Mary, Frosty Pass, Lake Margaret, and out to Icicle Creek Trailhead, comp...
Older25 months ago
Central Cascades
A bit of a different report as we experienced this trail under rainy conditions. Started the hike towards Lake Edna under a light, sustained mist mid-day on Friday.Breaking the hike in 4 phases, start...