Lake Ingalls
2 weeks ago
Larches fading, goats aplenty, snow on the trail
17 this month · 139 reports
Paddy-Go-Easy Pass
Snoqualmie Region
updated 2 weeks ago
The trail up Paddy-Go-Easy Pass currently has numerous downed trees, requiring hikers to climb over, under, or around them, particularly in the first two miles. This condition has been noted across several reports since late July. As of October 24, the trail is snow-free, and the road is suitable for all vehicles. While some earlier reports mentioned muddy sections and small water crossings, the October 24 report indicates these were minor. Fall foliage is fading, with permafrost noted near the summit as of October 24. The area is also subject to hunting season, with reports of gunshots heard and a recommendation to wear bright colors, as noted on October 16.
Generated from 18 trip reports. Trails change faster than reports do, so check anything you’d turn around for.
What hikers ask about Paddy-Go-Easy Pass
Generated from the most recent trip reports, newest 2 weeks ago. Check anything you’d turn around for.
The road is currently suitable for all vehicles. This has been consistent in reports since October 16, with an earlier report from July 27 describing it as rough but passable. However, a report from August 11 indicated the road was impassable due to fire closures, which are no longer in effect as of September 25.
You can expect many downed trees, especially in the first two miles. Reports from October 24 and October 16 both highlight numerous blowdowns that require significant effort to navigate. Earlier, on July 27, this was also noted as a significant obstacle.
No, the trail is currently snow-free. Reports from October 24, October 16, and September 26 all confirm that the trail is clear of snow.
Minor muddy sections and very small water crossings have been reported, which may get your feet wet. The October 24 report noted these as minor. The report from July 27 also mentioned difficult stream crossings, but did not specify if they are currently an issue.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent2 weeks ago
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
We arrived around 0930 this morning. The lot is pretty small and there is no vault toilet. Already 3 cars parked. It was 24 degrees this morning before we started, but thankfully this trail is just up...
Recent3 weeks ago
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
With the forest road open going to the end of the Cle Elum Valley Road (Salmon la Sac), I decided to try hiking up Paddy-Go-Easy pass for the first time and then go another half mile to Sprite Lake.Th...
Older1 month ago
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
I was impressed with how scenic this hike is, with many viewpoints up and down the Cle Elum valley during the ascent. There were a half dozen big (18"+) blowdowns about half way up that required some ...
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
The closure order on the Cle Elum Ranger District has been decreased. A few popular wilderness trails were able to open as fire activity on Three Queens, Goat and King fires has decreased.See the offi...
Older3 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
Due to the Three Queens Fire, the 4330 road leading to the trailheads of these trails on the Cle Elum Ranger District is now closed.Closure order will be on Okanogan Wenatchee Forest website.
Older3 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
The Alpine Washington Lake Baggers did an epic 5-day trip starting and ending at the Paddy-Go-Easy Trailhead. We roamed through fantastic terrain to Granite Mountain, then down the other side to Klona...
Older4 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
On Sunday, some friends and I hiked to Paddy-Go-Easy Pass and Sprite Lake. The road to the trailhead is in good condition, but I was happy to have a vehicle with 8.7 inches of clearance for the Scatte...
Older14 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
Gravel portion of the road in is long and has sections of washboard, but otherwise pretty smooth. The Scatter Creek crossing barely had any water flowing today. If you're driving a lower clearance car...
Older25 months ago
Snoqualmie Region
Hiked up to Paddy-Go-Easy Pass and Sprite Lake, continued around the lake, and scrambled up along the NE ridge to the summit of Paddy-Go-South.Road Conditions.The 10+ miles of unpaved road were in ver...
Older25 months ago
Snoqualmie Region
Just back from a nice lil jaunt up to PGE, finally! I have tried to hike this so many times and never made it. It was lovely, glad I finally bagged it.That being said, the trail is in pretty rough sha...