Mount Washington
Snoqualmie Region
As of late May 2026, Mount Washington is largely snow-free, with reports from May 22nd indicating snow is gone. However, earlier reports from May 17th mention snowfields and slush, particularly in the last mile, making poles helpful and spikes an option, though not always necessary. Expect numerous downed trees to navigate, with some larger ones near the beginning. The trail is described as rocky and uneven in sections, with some loose scree and short scrambles. Mosquitos are present, especially at the top and on warmer afternoons. Parking is generally available, though it can fill up. Trails are mostly clear of significant obstacles as of May 23rd.
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Second time doing this hike. I'd suggest waiting for a clear day, but it's a great workout either way. Covered the whole way practically. Interesting climbing routes along the way. There's a spring I ...
A nice alternative to Mt Si, much less crowded and worse views. No snow, a couple downed trees that didn’t cause many issues. The main problem is that the whole trail is rocks, like you’re walking up ...
Trail in good shape, other than a couple downed trees to go over or under. The biggest downed tree is near the start, after leaving the Palouse-to-Cascades trail.Snow is gone (trip reports 5 days ago ...
There was 1mi or so of snowy trail. Around 4" of snow at the top, crushed into slush and mud by hikers. Pretty slippery coming down, poles were helpful. I put on my spikes because I had them with me a...
First hike harder than Pinnacle Peak, and it was brutal, we were socked in with fog the entire time, helping with exposure. Multiple trees are down; however, it adds to the experience. Lots of scree a...
Arrived mid-day and there was plenty of parking. Initially from a distance it looked like the trail might be closed (see picture) but the actual trail starts off to the left just before the chained of...
This was a shady, cool trail on a very warm day. We appreciated this as it was a training hike for us, with heavy packs. Water still running in places, if you need a refill. Lots of huge trillium flow...
5 cars at the trailhead at 7am on a beautiful Sunday. Full lot, but parallel parking available at 11:30.Great hike, gorgeous views. Tiny bit of snow and some minor water running across the trail in se...
Started at around 8:30 AM and there were only two other cars at the parking lot. Trail was steep as expected and we hit first snow patches at the 'meadow' at around 3,700ft. The rest of the trail was ...
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