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Mineral Creek
Snoqualmie Region
updated 1 month ago
Today, September 23, 2026, Mineral Creek trail conditions are significantly impacted by recent fire activity and natural overgrowth. Reports from July indicate the trail was closed due to the Three Queens Fire, with access to the trailhead being difficult or impossible, July 23. While the road is generally described as suitable for all vehicles as of July 12 and July 23, a fire alert also advised avoiding the area around the Mineral Creek trail due to ongoing fire activity.
The trail itself is reported to be challenging. As of July 12 and July 3, there are numerous blowdowns and significant overgrowth, making navigation difficult in some sections. One report from July 3 described the trail as primitive beyond the second stream crossing, with dense overgrowth, rocky terrain, and steep sections. Water crossings are also a factor, with one report mentioning no bridges at two river crossings, making them non-trivial.
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Reports from July indicated the Mineral Creek Trail was closed due to the Three Queens Fire and fire activity advised avoiding the area. The latest report mentioning the fire is from July 16, stating it was burning on the ridge between Rachel Lake trail and Mineral Creek trail. No subsequent reports mention its status or impact on current access.
Recent trip reports from July describe significant overgrowth and numerous blowdowns on the Mineral Creek Trail, making navigation difficult in certain sections. There are also challenging water crossings without bridges July 3 and steep, rocky terrain.
As of July 2026, the road to the trailhead is generally described as suitable for all vehicles with minor washboarding and potholes. One report noted a closed gate and parking along the road, but also mentioned a good-sized parking lot further down. Another report from July 3 also mentions a road closed gate but a nice parking lot if you keep going right.
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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!
Older2 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
Due to fire activity the Mineral Creek Trail leading to Park Lakes Basin is closed.
Older2 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
Fire Activity Alert.Due to difficult access and limited evacuation options. Please avoid day use and do not plan to camp in the following areas:Pacific Crest Trail Section J, north of Ridge Lake (mile...
Older2 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Be advised that the Three Queens fire (26 acres in rugged terrain as of writing) is burning on the ridge between Rachel Lake trail and Mineral Creek trail.Firefighters are asking people to avoid the a...
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
25 mile solo trail run/hike from I90 PCT N to Kachess Lake Campground: I got dropped off at the exit 52 PCT (Kendall Katwalk) trailhead at 9:30a. Perennial water source at 3 mi from TH; next water sou...
Older2 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
Hiked the Mineral Creek trail to Park Lakes and then connected with the PCT and headed down to Glacier Lake. A long but incredibly rewarding day.Road/Parking:The road to the trailhead is in good shape...
Older2 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
Started at the mineral creek trailhead in the afternoon on the third, maybe around 4:30. There’s a road closed gate and we parked there and walked past the gate, but if you keep going down the road to...
Older2 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
This is one of the worst trails I've been on. In many ways it seems more like a climber's trail. Somewhat odd that recent work was done to create a new parking lot, as well as a new trail down to the ...
Older3 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
Adding to dacb's report: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-06-13.112848341469Finally had a chance to check out the Mineral Creek Trail access since the trailhead was relocate...
Older4 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
There hasn't been a recent post for these trails so I want to update with a few notes:- the WTA description indicates you need to pay a concession fee at the trailhead. Alternately, park along Forest ...