What is the current status of the road accessing Mount Daniel?

The 4330 road leading to Mount Daniel is currently closed due to the Three Queens Fire, making access impossible as of [August 11](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-08-11.211357400563). Prior to the closure, the road was described as rough but passable with sections of washboard.

Are there any significant snowfields on the trail currently?

Reports from [July 17](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-07-20.154537628061) and [July 18](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-07-21.105335429349) indicate snowfields that could be difficult to cross. Some hikers used ice axes on these snowfields, while others chose to stay on ridge trails or descended the snowfield route for safety, July 11.

What are the reported bug conditions?

Bugs were noted as an annoyance on [July 11](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-07-12.200830349026) and described as terrible on [July 17](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-07-20.154537628061) and July 18. However, one report from July 18 mentioned a steady breeze that helped to keep them at bay.

Are there any notable trail obstacles?

Minor obstacles such as a few downed trees were reported, which were easy to pass over or around July 17, [July 11](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-07-12.200830349026). The trail can be steep in sections and exposed, with some loose rock reported near the summit approach, July 11.

Mount Daniel

Snoqualmie Region

updated 1 month ago

The 4330 road leading to Mount Daniel is closed due to the Three Queens Fire, making the trail inaccessible as of August 11. Prior to this closure, the road was described as rough but passable with some washboard sections. Reports from July 17 and July 18 mention snowfields that could be difficult to cross, with some hikers opting for axes. Bugs were an annoyance July 11 and terrible, July 17, though one report noted a breeze kept them at bay. Trail conditions were generally good with minor obstacles, July 11.

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What hikers ask about Mount Daniel

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The 4330 road leading to Mount Daniel is currently closed due to the Three Queens Fire, making access impossible as of August 11. Prior to the closure, the road was described as rough but passable with sections of washboard.