Gothic Basin
2 days ago
Fall color arriving in upper sections
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Old Robe Canyon
North Cascades
updated 2 weeks ago
The Old Robe Canyon trail is reported as being in good condition and snow-free as of June 26 and September 5. The road to the trailhead is suitable for all vehicles, with no significant obstacles noted as of September 5. While the trail itself is described as generally easy with minor obstacles posing few problems, accessing the river's edge requires careful navigation over large rocks, which can become slippery. Bugs were not a major issue in early September, though bug spray was recommended in late June.
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The road is reported as suitable for all vehicles as of September 5. No significant obstacles were noted on the road in the recent reports.
The trail is generally in good condition with minor obstacles that pose few problems as of September 5. One report from June 26 mentioned the trail being in good shape.
Accessing the river's edge is difficult and requires careful navigation over large rocks as of June 26. These rocks can become slippery, especially when wet.
Bugs were not too bad as of September 5. However, bug spray was recommended in late June as mosquitos were present.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent2 weeks ago
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
Lovely family friendly hike through fern and moss covered groves. Starting out in a steep switchback then leveling out paralleling the rivers. Not too muddy by early September but likely a much differ...
Older3 months ago
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
So you will come across a sign on the side of the road indicating the trail and you can pull over. It's not really a parking lot. Berries were ripening, and mosquitos weren't terrible, but bug spray p...
Older19 months ago
North Cascades
Snowy hike that was passable in good hiking boots (no other gear needed). Switchbacks contained very little snow. Snow was mostly slushy with a few icy portions of trail. Fallen tree on trail maybe qu...
Older19 months ago
North Cascades
Snow intermittent on switchbacks and constant on the lower portions, sometimes treacherous as you approach the turnaround point. Still, lots of fun seeing the river, the first part of the canyon, and...
Older21 months ago
North Cascades
We did this trail for the first time as our New Year hike and it was great! It's easy with the slightest bit of elevation change at towards the beginning of the trail/at the end when you come back. Ev...
Older21 months ago
North Cascades
Nice little soggy day adventure. Wet conditions were generally not too much of a problem, but we wore good waterproof hiking shoes with good grip. There were a couple minor water crossings and some mu...
Older22 months ago
North Cascades
Not very busy. Some parts get pretty narrow near the water but they were pretty easily passable. The open oprtion of the trail rail ends next to a water wall that's pretty cool. Wife and I didn't cont...
Older24 months ago
North Cascades
Large bolders do block the trail just before the tunnel, but “ looked” easy enough to climb over. Trail is very heavily blocked at the end of the tunnel.
Older25 months ago
North Cascades
My friend and I had a couple hours to get out for some fresh air, so we booked in down to enjoy the views of Old Robe. We got to see a bunny and several birds. After Old Robe, we watched the Salmon ...