Packwood Lake
1 week ago
Scarlet vine maples along the rocky stretches
4 this month · 36 reports
Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) Section I - White Pass to Snoqualmie Pass
South Cascades
updated 1 week ago
Summary: The Pacific Crest Trail Section I from White Pass to Snoqualmie Pass in the South Cascades, including Goat Rocks, is generally in good condition. Reports from July 5 through September 13 indicate minor obstacles like blowdown are manageable. Snow is intermittent and not difficult to cross as of July 5 and September 13. The roads are suitable for all vehicles according to most reports, with one mentioning serious potholes on the road from Packwood as of September 13. Bugs were not a major issue in recent reports, though they were an annoyance at lakes on July 5. The trail across the ski area near Snoqualmie is noted as being very bushy as of August 18.
Generated from 12 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 I - White Pass to Snoqualmie Pass
Generated from the most recent trip reports, newest 1 week ago. Check anything you’d turn around for.
The trail across the ski area near Snoqualmie Pass is very bushy. This condition was noted on August 18, and hikers might consider wearing long pants for this section.
The Bumping River can be forded, described as calf-deep as of July 5. An alternative log crossing is also available. There was also a report of a dried-up spring below Packwood Pass as of September 13, requiring a hike down another trail to find water.
Blowdown is present on the trail in some sections, including along Coyote Ridge as of September 13, and in the Norse Peak Burn area as of August 10. However, some blowdown has been limbed to make it easier to navigate.
Despite being mid-week in mid-September, one report from September 13 noted a surprising number of people. Another report from July 23 mentioned hordes of day hikers at Dewey Lakes and on the Naches loop.
More in South Cascades
Snowgrass Flat
1 week ago
Fall color is arriving, marmots are out
3 this month · 39 reports
Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) Section H - Bridge of the Gods to White Pass
1 week ago
Overgrown in places, some blowdowns, water crossings
3 this month · 16 reports
Heart Lake via Lily Basin Trail
5 days ago
Trail has some rougher spots, good to know
3 this month · 15 reports
Goat Ridge
5 days ago
Trees down and overgrown in places
3 this month · 14 reports
Cispus Pass
4 weeks ago
Few berry bushes, many heather plants
2 this month · 13 reports
Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
Sources
South Cascades > Goat Rocks
This was a 6 day backpack trip in the Goat Rocks Wilderness starting from and ending at the Packwood Lake TH. The road in from Packwood was in reasonably good shape except for some serious potholes. ...
Older1 month ago
South Cascades > White Pass/Cowlitz River Valley
Beautiful scenery. Thank you to the person who left a small blue cooler of trail magic at the Snoqualmie trailhead. The trail across the ski area is very bushy. Unfortunately, I could have used long p...
Older1 month ago
South Cascades > White Pass/Cowlitz River Valley
5 day SOBO hike of PCT section I, starting at Snoqualmie Pass on Thursday, August 6 and ending today. The sections keep getting better and I loved this one!Day 1: Snoqualmie to south of power lines (2...
Older2 months ago
South Cascades > White Pass/Cowlitz River Valley
Hiked from White Pass to Chinook Pass along the PCT in a bit over a day! It was a lovely change of pace from my previous PCT section - which ended in a hot and smoky ascent up to Stevens Pass - and I ...
Older2 months ago
South Cascades > White Pass/Cowlitz River Valley
Over the July 4th Long Weekend, I did a 3-day hike along the PCT starting and ending at Chinook Pass. On Day 1, I hiked the PCT south to the junction with the American Ridge Trail. From there, I turne...
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Hiked 28 miles of the PCT, NOBO, from Tacoma Pass to Snoqualmie Pass, as part of my goal to hike the entire Washington section of the PCT this year!Road: The road to Tacoma Pass is rough but likely ac...
Older3 months ago
South Cascades > White Pass/Cowlitz River Valley
TL;DR: Snowshoes would have been very useful to go beyond Sand Lake Trail junction.We set out from WP north trailhead to scout conditions and hopefully attempt Cortright Point. PCT is in decent shape ...
Older13 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
This is the rear door entrance to Crystal Lakes without hiking to Sheep Lake with the large number of fellow travelers. We start out at the Crystal Mt. parking lot and take the new Crystal Mt. Trail t...
Older23 months ago
Mount Rainier Area
DisclaimersQuick-and-dirty versionAccess:NF-7036/110 (Windy Gap North, Pyramid Peak), NF-7038 (Roadster)Round Trip:4.4 milesElevation Range:4720'-5712′Essential Gear:noneDog-Friendly:yesThe plethora o...
Older24 months ago
South Cascades
Great loop hike. Started at Dog Lake Campground (NW Forest Pass or America the Beautiful Pass required) and traveled counter clockwise. Incredible number of mushrooms, a little start to fall color, an...