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Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) Section H - Bridge of the Gods to White Pass
South Cascades
updated 1 week ago
Reports from mid-July through early September 2026 indicate that PCT Section H in Washington, from Bridge of the Gods to White Pass, has mixed conditions. While some sections have seen recent grooming and are in good shape, others are overgrown and have numerous blowdowns, requiring navigation around or over them. Difficult stream crossings are noted, particularly in the southern portions, and some muddy or wet sections are present. Snow-free conditions are generally reported, but intermittent snowfields were present in late July, potentially requiring expertise. Road access is described as rough but passable for most vehicles, with some washboards and potholes. Bugs were reported as not too bad in most recent accounts, with a notable exception in mid-July.
Generated from 16 trip reports. Trails change faster than reports do, so check anything you’d turn around for.
What hikers ask about Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) Section H - Bridge of the Gods to White Pass
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Recent reports from September indicate that while some sections have been recently groomed, others still have numerous blowdowns requiring navigation around or over them, and some areas are overgrown. For instance, one report from September 13 mentioned navigating around a large blowdown and dealing with overgrown sections causing wet pant legs. Another from September 5 detailed significant blowdowns and wet, overgrown brush.
Yes, difficult stream crossings have been reported. A report from September 13 noted difficult stream crossings. Additionally, a report from September 5 mentioned a trouble spot with a creek crossing right before Lookingglass Lake, where one had to hop over rocks and locate the trail afterward.
Bug activity appears to be minimal in the most recent reports. A report from September 13 and September 12 stated no bugs. However, reports from mid-July noted that bugs were terrible July 18 or not too bad, July 29, July 25, July 12.
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South Cascades > Goat Rocks
We started our trip in the rain from White Pass and headed south on the PCT. About a mile from the trailhead we hit our first blowdown, a big one that has a well worn path around it. It was raining on...
Recent1 week ago
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
I participated in the Three Corner Rock PCT Trail and got to enjoy the lovely PCT trail. I hadn’t been on some of these trails since earlier in the year or since last year. The route started in Stable...
South Cascades > Mount Adams Area
The weather was not looking great but I had committed to this trip. I was camped up near Walupt Lake on Friday night and it was a long drive on forest service roads down to Mount Adams on Saturday mor...
South Cascades
With my friend we did a 3 days / 2 nights clockwise loop around Mount Adams, starting and ending at the South Climb trailhead. We camped on the PCT close to Lewis river the first night and in the Aval...
South Cascades > White Pass/Cowlitz River Valley
Summary3-day Goat Rocks backpacking loop, counterclockwise, 2 nights, roughly 33 miles. Great route, rough weather, one navigation mess on the Klickitat Loop, see step 10. Two biggest takeaways: (1) u...
Older1 month ago
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
Hiked from FR 23 to White Pass, a total of 65 miles and perhaps 12000 ft of gain. It was my favorite part of the PCT so far, and I've hiked nearly half the PCT in Washington State this year!Day one - ...
Older2 months ago
South Cascades > Mount Adams Area
Overnight from the Killen Creek trail to the junction with the PCT, then a short distance north to the Killen ponds. No smoke, great weather, and beautiful scenery! I should make the long drive to Mt ...
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
Brief bullets with more to come after some rest :-)We did about half the section entering at Riley and exiting at White Pass.Ford of Adams Creek was great, there were two logs wired together making it...
Older2 months ago
South Cascades > Mount Adams Area
On 7/12/26 I ran from Killen Creek Trail to the PCT then wandered north and south for a grand total of 20 miles. This area is so scenic and beautiful! The best parts are 1-2 miles both north and south...
Older12 months ago
South Cascades > Mount Adams Area
Hikes Indian Heaven trail #33 to Junction Lake, taking the PCT to Blue Lake and back north to Cultus Creek #108 back to Cultus Creek campground on 9/22. This is a clockwise 14 mile loop from the class...