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Mount Washington
Snoqualmie Region
updated 3 days ago
The trail to Mount Washington is currently challenging due to significant blowdown and is described as appearing like a dry creek bed in many sections, making footing difficult and requiring constant attention. Overgrowth is also noted in several places. Access via Exit 38 off I-90 is impacted by bridge construction, requiring detours from the west, with the road sometimes impassable or closed. Despite these obstacles, hikers report beautiful fall colors as of September 22 and generally snow-free conditions. Parking is typically available, and crowds are often light.
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What hikers ask about Mount Washington
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The trail is reportedly very rocky, with many sections described as resembling a dry creek bed, making navigation difficult. There are also reports of significant blowdown across the trail as of September 22. Overgrowth is also present in multiple areas, which can make the trail wetter from recent rain.
Access via Exit 38 off I-90 is subject to bridge construction. Coming from the west, detours are necessary, with the road sometimes being impassable or closed as reported on September 15 and August 1.
Yes, there are considerable obstacles. Reports from September 22 mention trees down across the trail, making it difficult or impossible to navigate in some sections. The extremely rocky terrain is also a persistent obstacle.
As of September 22, beautiful fall colors are present. However, wildfire haze may impact visibility for distant views, as noted on August 8. In July, some hikers reported solid clouds with no views as of July 8.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Fresh3 days ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Wonderful day for a hike. Beautiful fall colors. Very few others on the trail. Because of construction and road repair work, coming from the west we had to bypass exit 38 and drive east to exit 42 a...
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Road closed for construction right off Exit 38. I don't know any other details
Recent2 weeks ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
This was my first route vs. trail. The first mile of trail was steep but easy to follow. Using Garmin trails maps and forerunner, at 4950ft I took the left route route, I didn't realize I had come t...
Recent4 weeks ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
There isn't a lot to add over what has already been written on WTA. The route up Washington is steep, rooty, loose and exposed in places and the traverse to Ellinor is x-country with intermittent path...
Recent4 weeks ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Hiked on a Thursday and saw a half dozen cars in the parking lot and only 5 people total on the trail, including had the top to myself the entire half hour I was up there. I thought in years past the ...
Older1 month ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
With thunderstorms in most parts of the Cascades, we decided to tackle the Washington-Ellinor traverse. Started at upper Ellinor TH at about 7:45 am (still open spots, bathroom in decent shape) and hi...
Older1 month ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Undaunted by exit closure (just means a boomerang to exit 42 for those coming from the west), made our annual Mt Washington pilgrimage. Yes, there’s highway noise at start and yes, it’s a mostly unbro...
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Exit 38 is only accessible from the east until September. Do not be fooled, the eastbound I90 exit ramp is open, but only for turnarounds. The road is closed for bridge repair immediately south of t...
Older1 month ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Intended to hike Mt. Washington on Friday, July 31 but road to trailhead was blocked after exiting I-90. I had checked the WTA website that morning but saw no warning about road closure.
Older2 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
Oh boy… It was a nice day outside today which calls for a hike in the great outdoors! There is a bathroom at the trailhead with hand sanitizer (awesome). The hike immediately starts off with a gradual...