Snowgrass Flat
1 week ago
Fall color is arriving, marmots are out
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Packwood Lake
South Cascades
updated 1 week ago
The trail to Packwood Lake is in generally good condition with minor obstacles reported as recently as September 13. Snow has melted out, with no snow reported as of September 1. The road leading to the trailhead is paved and suitable for all vehicles, though some reports mention occasional potholes September 1 and washboarding. Bugs were an annoyance in early July, but have since subsided, with no bugs reported in recent trips. Some blowdowns were noted on the Coyote Trail section, but they have been limbed up and are manageable. Scarlet vine maples are appearing, signaling signs of autumn.
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The road is paved and suitable for all vehicles, though some reports mention occasional potholes as of September 1 and washboarding as of August 14. One report from September 13 stated the road was in reasonably good shape except for some serious potholes.
Minor obstacles and blowdowns have been reported, with some needing to be stepped over or navigated carefully as of August 14. However, one report from September 13 indicated that downed trees had been limbed up and were relatively easy to navigate. Another report from September 13 mentioned the trail surface along Coyote Ridge feeling more like a 'suggestion' due to its gravelly nature, but it was still easy to follow.
The spring below Packwood Pass had dried up as of September 13, requiring a hike down the Upper Lake Creek trail to find water. Some small creeks running on Coyote Trail were mentioned as possible water sources on August 14, but were not considered reliable.
Bugs were an annoyance in early July, with mosquitos being particularly active as of July 10. However, more recent reports from September 1 and August 28 indicate that bugs have not been a problem.
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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. ...
Recent3 weeks ago
South Cascades > Goat Rocks
The approach road to the TH from Packwood has a few potholes, but is paved the entire way. There's a vault toilet at the TH.The trail is in excellent condition, with mostly gentle grades. Once we cros...
Recent4 weeks ago
South Cascades > Goat Rocks
Recent4 weeks ago
South Cascades > Goat Rocks
Nice easy hike. Trail is in great shape. I wanted something short and easy, this was the perfect trail. This was my first time taking my dogs backpacking. They did pretty good. They only barked a lit...
South Cascades > Goat Rocks
Party of 6 humans and 1 dog. Set up a shuttle from Packwood TH to Snowgrass TH.Day 1: Snowgrass TH → Snowgrass FlatsA few drops of rain, but quite pleasant hiking weather. The road to Packwood is pave...
Older2 months ago
South Cascades > Goat Rocks
While the trail was in great condition there were couple of spots where it is muddy.We started super late in the day around 11am and arrived 2.5 hrs later.We walked about 2miles more before finding an...
Older2 months ago
South Cascades > Goat Rocks
A lovely weekend hike in on Packwood Trail and out the Pipeline Trail. We got to the lake on Friday afternoon and there were a fair amount of people already camped. It took us about 2 miles past the p...
Older2 months ago
South Cascades > Goat Rocks
Packwood Lake trail is in excellent condition! Backpacked in to make Packwood the basecamp and explore outwards. The flowers were blooming, but no berries yet. Lake was cold but very refreshing after ...
Older2 months ago
South Cascades > Goat Rocks
Spent 2 nights camping at Packwood Lake over the 4th of July weekend. It was very peaceful with fewer people than I had expected. Trail in good condition, lots of choices of camp sites. Parking was...
Older2 months ago
South Cascades > Goat Rocks
Trail was in great shape