Mount Pilchuck
3 days ago
Intermittent snow and ice
12 this month · 164 reports
Mine Road Trail
North Cascades
updated 3 days ago
The Mine Road Trail is currently snow-free and clear of significant obstacles, with only minor blowdowns reported, making it easily passable. Recent reports indicate the road leading to the trailhead is rough but generally passable for most vehicles, with some deep puddles noted as of November 07 and earlier large potholes on September 26. Water crossings are minimal, with creeks still flowing but generally low as of September 26, though one report from August 19 suggests needing extra socks for inevitable creek dips due to rocks and brush. Spider webs were prevalent for early hikers as of August 19, and stinging nettle was noted halfway into the trail on the same date.
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The road is described as rough but passable, with some deep puddles noted as of November 07. Earlier reports from September 26 also mentioned large potholes, though they were gentle enough for any vehicle. The last section of the road to the trailhead is gravel.
The trail is generally clear, with minor blowdowns reported as easily passable as of November 07. However, spider webs were a notable issue for early hikers on August 19, and stinging nettle was present about halfway into the trail on the same date.
As of September 26, creeks were still flowing but generally low. One report from August 19 suggests that navigating through the water to reach waterfalls may involve picking through rocks and brush, and a foot soak in the creek is likely.
The trail is reported to be snow-free as of November 07, September 26, and August 19. The road's condition with puddles was noted after recent rain in the September 26 report, but it remains passable.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Fresh3 days ago
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
Pleasant stroll to the mine shaft entrance at the end of the trail (~2 miles in).Road Conditions.Short, unpaved road with a few deep puddles. No trailhead facilities.Trail Conditions.Apart from two mi...
Older1 month ago
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
I was the first one on the trail this morning but as the day went on I saw nine other hikers. Even after the last day's rain the creeks are still low but at least they are flowing. The first creek is ...
Older2 months 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...
Older3 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...
Older4 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...
Older4 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...
Older6 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...
Older7 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...
Older7 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...
Older8 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...