Are there any significant trail obstacles to be aware of?

The most recent report from [October 2](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-10-03.214406869520) mentioned one log to climb over and a muddy section. A report from [September 26](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-09-30.081412805006) also noted one tree down across the trail that was easy to cross, as well as a marshy section.

What is the status of the road access to the trailhead?

All recent reports from [October 2](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-10-03.214406869520), [September 26](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-09-30.081412805006), and September 5 indicate that the road is suitable for all vehicles.

Have there been any recent wildlife sightings?

Bears have been frequently reported. On [August 31](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-09-01.120827871450), a bear was seen, and on [August 21](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-08-22.065216943234), two black bears were seen in blueberry fields and a third was swimming in the lake. On August 9, two black bears were also observed, one on a cliff and another crossing the trail.

Monogram Lake

Q: What are the current snow conditions at Monogram Lake?

As of [September 26](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-09-30.081412805006), there was intermittent snow starting around 4200 feet, with about 4 inches at the lake which had partially melted by the next day. Another report from the same date, [September 26](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-09-26.235319404493), indicated snowfields that could be difficult to cross above 4400 feet, and nearly 100% snow cover at 5000 feet.

North Cascades

updated 1 month ago

The trail to Monogram Lake is currently experiencing variable conditions due to the transition from fall to winter. As of September 26, intermittent snow was present starting around 4200 feet, with about 4 inches accumulating at the lake, though much of it had melted by the following day. Another report from September 26 noted snowfields that could be difficult to cross above 4400 feet, with the trail becoming nearly 100% snow-covered at 5000 feet, leading the reporter to decide against descending to the lake due to slushy conditions and poor traction. Despite the snow, fall colors were reported to be on full display as of October 2 and September 5. The road remains suitable for all vehicles according to recent reports. Minor obstacles like a log and a muddy section were noted on October 2, and a single downed tree was reported on September 26. No bugs were reported in any of the recent trip reports.

Generated from 17 trip reports. Trails change faster than reports do, so check anything you’d turn around for.

What hikers ask about Monogram Lake

Generated from the most recent trip reports, newest 1 month ago. Check anything you’d turn around for.

No trip reports on this trail in 1 month, so everything below is at least that old.

As of September 26, there was intermittent snow starting around 4200 feet, with about 4 inches at the lake which had partially melted by the next day. Another report from the same date, September 26, indicated snowfields that could be difficult to cross above 4400 feet, and nearly 100% snow cover at 5000 feet.