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Mount David
Central Cascades
updated 2 months ago
The trail to Mount David presents considerable challenges due to numerous blowdowns, particularly in the initial miles, with reports of at least 50 logs including some jackstraws within the first mile and a half as of July 3. A significant jackstraw at approximately 2500 feet may require extensive clearing. While snow-free conditions were reported on July 3, earlier reports from July 4 indicated lingering snowfields on the final ascent, suggesting caution might still be warranted for the summit push. The road is recommended for high clearance vehicles, with deep ruts and sketchy sections noted between Grasshopper Meadows and White River Falls on July 3, although other sections were described as mostly great on July 4. Bugs were not a significant issue as of July 4 and July 3.
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As of July 3, there were significant blowdowns with at least 50 logs, including jackstraws, in the first mile and a half. A large jackstraw at around 2500 feet would have required substantial effort to clear as of that date.
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Older2 months ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
This is a very cool trail, but there are significant blowdowns in the first few miles. You will want to account for slow progress here. There are also still a couple snowfields on the final push to t...
Older2 months ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
Just got home from an overnight along the White River. Tried to summit Mount David, but there was too much blowdown. At least 50 logs which included a few jackstraws within the first mile and a half. ...
Older12 months ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
Turned out to be a lot more smoky than what we were expecting, but we still got to the summit. We drove up on Thursday night, and slept at a campground 2 miles from the trailhead. The dirt and gravel...
Older23 months ago
Central Cascades
There were 2 vehicles in the parking lot when we arrived at around 6:30 AM but we did not see anyone else on the trail all day. There are no facilities and the climbing register at the trailhead needs...
Older23 months ago
Central Cascades
I hiked up Mount David with the intention of summitting and hoping to see some snow at the higher elevations. I ended up turning around about a half mile from the top due to wet and cold conditions. D...
Older23 months ago
Central Cascades
I hiked up Mount David with the intention of summitting and hoping to see some snow at the higher elevations. I ended up turning around about a half mile from the top due to wet and cold conditions. D...
Older24 months ago
Central Cascades
Hiked up to the former lookout site.Road Conditions.The unpaved section of the White River Rd looked fine for most cars: Some rocky sections, a few potholes, and a couple of soft sections that could b...
Older24 months ago
Central Cascades
This is one heck of a workout, but among summit hikes of this scale in Washington, you're not going to find many with trails this smooth. Much appreciated after Mount Daniel a week before!Planned on l...
Older25 months ago
Central Cascades
I have little to add beyond what's reported in the WTA trail summary and both August 2 2024 trip reports. All are spot on. I can only add:- This trail is very strenuous and challenging (14 miles rou...
Older26 months ago
Central Cascades
Despite what the WTA website shows, this trail is definitely OPEN and also clear of all snow right now. Have been wanting to do Mt. David for a long time and fortunately there were no fires nearby and...