Lake Valhalla
yesterday
Fall colors are vibrant, roads are rough
15 this month · 96 reports
Little Giant Pass
Central Cascades
updated 2 months ago
There is an active wildfire, the Little Giant Fire, burning in the area as of July 21. The fire perimeter is less than a quarter mile from the trail. While there are no official trail or road closures related to this fire yet, the road is reported as impassable/closed and the trail is difficult or impossible to navigate as of July 21. The trail was snow-free and there were no bugs reported on that date.
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The most recent information available indicates an active wildfire, the Little Giant Fire, in the area as of July 21. The fire perimeter was reported to be less than a quarter mile from the trail on that date.
The road to Little Giant Pass is reported as impassable/closed as of July 21. No updates on the road status have been provided since then.
As of July 21, the trail was described as difficult or impossible to navigate. There is no more recent information available on the trail's condition.
No bugs were reported on the trail as of July 21. No subsequent reports mention insect activity.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Older2 months ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
There is an active wildfire, the Little Giant Fire, burning in the area. While there are no "official" trail/road closures related to this fire yet, the current fire perimeter, reported by InciWeb as ...
Older23 months ago
Central Cascades
I drove out the Chiwawa in a VW wagon; some rough spots and dips to take slow, but the road is in decent shape. Post-rain, I would avoid it in a low clearance, 2WD vehicle. There are some spots that d...
Older24 months ago
Central Cascades
Great fall colors and views at the top, but mentally prepare to slog through steep viewless terrain for the majority of the hike. The grandest of scenery doesn’t start until the last 20%, or 40ish min...
Older24 months ago
Central Cascades
Did a loop backpack, using a couple of cars. Started at Buck Creek th and ended at Little Giant pass th. Buck Creek was uneventful and only gets interesting towards the top, when it comes up of the tr...
Older24 months ago
Central Cascades
All those beautiful reports of Little Giant Pass popped up on WTA, luring me into a long drive to this remote area yet not explored by me.SummaryLittle: water in the river, potholes in the road, crowd...
Older24 months ago
Central Cascades
Steep with some loose terrain but incredible hike! Don't forget sandals or foot wear and something to dry with for the ford right at the beginning. More water sources along the trail than expected whi...
Older24 months ago
Central Cascades
While the drive is long (from the Seattle area) and the trail is steep, the rewards are well worth it!Getting there:WTA directions are spot on. With 9 miles to the trailhead, the paved road ends. The ...
Older24 months ago
Central Cascades
Did a full day 40+ mile push starting at Little Giant, going up the Napeequa and over High Pass, and finishing through Spider Gap.This is one of the best 40ish mile loops in the world at this time of ...
Older24 months ago
Central Cascades
A huge thank you to the Wenatchee River RD Trail Crew that just finish doing much needed trail work 10 days ago. They cut out 80 wind fall and brushed out the worst sections. There's still some mild b...
Older24 months ago
Central Cascades
I have looked at this hike for years and got gobsmackingly lucky. Tucked away at the end of a long drive for me in the middle of a sleepless week, everything was more than worth it; easily one of the ...