Lake 22
5 days ago
Lake is clear, fall color coming soon
12 this month · 188 reports
Mine Road Trail
North Cascades
updated 1 month ago
Reports from July and August 2026 indicate that the Mine Road Trail is mostly snow-free and has minor obstacles. The road leading to the trailhead is generally suitable for all vehicles, though one report from August 19 mentions it being rough but passable. The trail itself is somewhat overgrown, especially in the first mile, with some sections having head-high foliage, and a few downed trees requiring stepping over or ducking under. Waterfalls are present and flowing, with one report from August 19 suggesting creek crossings might be necessary and could lead to wet feet. Wildflowers were noted in late July.
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What hikers ask about Mine Road Trail
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The trail is somewhat overgrown, with some sections of head-high foliage, and there are a few downed trees that require stepping over or ducking under, as noted in reports from July 11 and July 17. As of August 19, spider webs were also a common occurrence if you are the first on the trail, and stinging nettle was present about halfway in.
Yes, there are waterfalls that were still flowing as of August 19. The report from that date also suggests that creek crossings might be necessary and could result in wet feet, so extra socks are recommended.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Older1 month ago
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
If you’re the first to walk the trail that day, expect at least one million spider webs. Hiking poles do a good job to swipe them away but beware of stinging nettle about halfway in. The trail has bee...
Older2 months ago
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
Beautiful day for this easy to moderate hike along moose creek. Saw only a few others at the trailhead with one party indicating they would be going on the Niederprum trail which forks off to the righ...
Older2 months ago
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
Nice to have an old hiking partner along who continues to recover from heart problems. This was a good choice to stretch things out a little more for him.The day started out cloudy but cleared up nice...
Older3 months ago
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
A few downed tree sections, but the trail is in pretty good condition! We went a little ways into the mine (and got wet feet!) and then down to the river for lunch and cooling our feet in the water. s...
Older5 months ago
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
After hail and thunderstorms yesterday, I was not sure how the trail would be. I was surprised to see it was fine with just a few muddy spots. There are 4 trees down to go over. This is a nice easy h...
Older6 months ago
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
Gentle hike through forest old logging road ends at small creek right at the foot of Whitehorse great view now before trees leaf out plus small mine at the end of would be great hike for little kids n...
Older6 months ago
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
pretty trail without much elevation, (if you want more elevation, take the Neiderprum trail about a mile in) at this time of year theres a lot of water, there is 1 part of the trail that is flooded bu...
Older7 months ago
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
I was short scared off of higher elevations due to the recent snowfall and decided this would be a good low elevation option. Small parking area for 4-5 cars max, not that it mattered much I was the o...
Older7 months ago
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
This is a nice lowland hike this time of the year and with all the leaves stripped from the trees you can see farther back into the forest revealing more large old growth trees, the mountains and ther...
Older16 months ago
North Cascades
Today was my birthday hike, and the grandmas helped me celebrate with a nice mellow one. I've hiked this one in clouds and rain, today was the first time in sunshine and we actually got a bit of a 'pe...