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Mount Stuart
Central Cascades
updated 2 weeks ago
The road to the Esmerelda trailhead is blocked due to the Three Queens Fire, requiring an extended approach via the Beverly Turnpike and Ingalls Creek trails as of September 6. While the traditional trailhead is inaccessible, the alternative route is passable though may involve navigating large fallen trees. Snow was present on the upper mountain, particularly in the Cascadian Couloir and on boulder fields, with some reports suggesting it could be difficult to cross or require skirting, August 1, July 30. Snow-free conditions were reported earlier in August. Ingalls Creek remains a reliable water source before the final ascent, July 30.
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The road to the Esmerelda trailhead is blocked by the Three Queens Fire as of September 6. An alternate route via the Beverly Turnpike and Ingalls Creek trails is necessary, adding significant distance to the approach.
Snow was present in the Cascadian Couloir and on the boulder fields as of September 6. Earlier in August, snowfields were reported as intermittent but crossable, and one report from July 30 noted a steep section of snow at 8,700 feet that could be difficult.
One report from September 6 mentioned large trees blocking the trail on the approach via Ingalls Creek, which was passable but caused damage to clothing. Otherwise, trails are generally described as in good condition.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent2 weeks ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
With the long weekend, we decided to make a go at Mount Stuart. The road to Esmerelda trailhead is blocked off at the Iron Mountain trail due to the Three Queens Fire. You cannot pass by the roadblock...
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
Zoe and Lars summit Stuey-ooey!Left Wenatchee around 6:30am on Saturday morning. The road to the trailhead was in great condition, a few washboards but you could make it up in a horse-drawn carriage. ...
Older1 month ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
I did this hike with two others c2c via Cascadian Couloir on August 1st, 2026. It was an easy trail up for the first few miles untill Ingalls Creek. Ingalls Creek is the last water source. Right after...
Older1 month ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
Hi, we're the Mountain Goats, and yesterday I climbed Mount Stuart C2C via the Cascadian Couloir with my buddy Thomas. This was my second time up Stuart, although the first time was during whiteout co...
Older13 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
Route taken:Cascadian couloirDistance (RT):12.0mi/19.3kmGain:7576ft/2309mTotal Time (moving):9:20hrGear (used):Semi-rigid mountaineering boots, poles, helmet, glovesGear (unused):N/AGear (should have ...
Older25 months ago
Snoqualmie Region
Climbed Mount Stuart one day push. Camped at trailhead night before and began hiking around 5 am. Total 12.5 hours. Easy trail for the first couple miles, then downhill and then very steep uphill up t...
Older25 months ago
Snoqualmie Region
Successful summit via The Cascadian CouloirMy trip report is external:https://www.washingtonstatehiking.com/reportslist/mt_stuart
Older25 months ago
Snoqualmie Region
Climbed via Cascadian Couloir. This is a tough scramble that sounds like it varies a lot with conditions. I'm an experienced scrambler but not a technical climber - I was fine with only poles in no sn...
Older25 months ago
Snoqualmie Region
Unsuccessful Mt. Stuart summit attempt. My hiking partner and I hit the trail at 5:30 a.m. just as the sun was rising. We made the 3 miles to longs pass in just over an hour.From longs pass the route ...
Older25 months ago
Snoqualmie Region
It’s only 12 miles, but the 7,770 vertical makes it a long day. It took me about 6 hours up and 5 down, with 8.5 hours of moving time and 2.5 hours of stopped time. I had two breaks of about 20 minu...