Snow Lake
1 week ago
Early fall color appearing on shrubs
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Mirror Lake via the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)
Snoqualmie Region
updated 2 weeks ago
The trail to Mirror Lake is in good condition, with no snow reported as of September 10. Hikers have noted beautiful fall foliage, including ripe blueberries and huckleberries, as of August 11 and July 19. The road leading to the trailhead is consistently described as rough, with deep potholes and washouts, and a high-clearance vehicle is recommended, especially as of August 26, August 22, July 29, and July 18. Water sources are scarce, with Rockdale Creek and Olallie Meadow having very little running water, making Mirror Lake the best place to filter as of September 10. There were no significant bug issues reported in the most recent reports.
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What hikers ask about Mirror Lake via the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)
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The road to the trailhead is consistently reported as rough with deep potholes and washouts. A high-clearance vehicle is strongly recommended as of September 10.
Running water is scarce along the trail, with very little at Rockdale Creek or Olallie Meadow as of September 10. The ponds between Windy Pass and Mirror Lake have stagnant water, making Mirror Lake the best place to filter.
Hikers have noted beautiful fall foliage and ripe berries as of September 10 and August 11. Wildlife sightings include various bird species, squirrels, pikas, and chipmunks as of September 10 and August 11.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent2 weeks ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
11 of us from the Mountaineers CHS-2 cohort left Snoqualmie Pass southbound headed for Mirror Lake for a graduation hike (roughly 18 miles / 3700' ish gain - AllTrails, Gaia, CalTopo and Garmin all di...
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
I did my classic mini hike-n-bike from Snoqualmie Pass to Stampede Pass on the PCT (left car below Stampede Pass, biked to Snoqualmie Pass, and stashed the bike where I'd left my pack). This is the be...
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
The trail was in great condition, and dry. We had cloud cover, which made for cool temperatures and easy hiking. The road going in has got some washouts and deep holes so a high clearance vehicle is r...
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
We hiked to Mirror Lake from the PCT junction below Mt Catherine today. The drive inafteryou leave Hyak Ski area is super potholed and deep water cuts run down the road shoulder and in the middle of t...
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
The unpaved road (~5mi) leading up to the trailhead is pretty rough with a lot of pot holes. Like other reports mentioned, a high-clearance vehicle is definitely recommended. Most of the pot holes you...
Older2 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
There were no biting insects at all. This is usually a very buggy place so that was a special treat.We did this as a loop returning on the Cold Creek Trail that drops steeply down 1400 feet in 1.7 mi...
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Great morning hike-- arrived at the PCT intersection at about 8:30, and admittedly had to use my phone compass to figure out which way was south, but otherwise got started on the right trail and immed...
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Road is pretty treacherous, would recommend having relatively high clearance because the potholes are deep.We added on tinkham tarns and it was definitely worth it! Prettier than the lake, but SUPER b...
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Hiked 28 miles of the PCT, NOBO, from Tacoma Pass to Snoqualmie Pass, as part of my goal to hike the entire Washington section of the PCT this year!Road: The road to Tacoma Pass is rough but likely ac...
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
I believe I left a light green path projects sun hoodie at my camp near the lake. I was in the site closest to the junction for the Tinkham Peak trail. If you happen to find it I would be happy to pay...