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Patterson Mountain
North Cascades
updated 3 months ago
The trail is reported to be in good condition, with no snow present as of June 25. The road is suitable for all vehicles, and bugs were not bothersome. The hike offers full sun exposure on the south side and limited shade on the north side. A unique feature noted is a wooden ladder structure on the north trail, used to get over a fence.
Generated from 13 trip reports. Trails change faster than reports do, so check anything you’d turn around for.
What hikers ask about Patterson Mountain
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As of June 25, the restrooms at the boat launch parking lot were still without paper, as noted in a prior trip report.
Yes, on the north trail, there is a wooden ladder structure that allows hikers to get up and over a fence. This was noted on June 25.
The hiker covered approximately 5.75 miles, combining running and hiking. This included going up the south side to the summit, down the north side, and looping back up to the south entrance on June 25.
The trail was in good condition and snow-free as of June 25. The road was also reported as suitable for all vehicles at that time.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Older3 months ago
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
My first time on this trail and it was a delight. Parked at the boat launch parking lot - there are restrooms there, still no paper as mentioned by a prior trip report. Today I went for a combination ...
Older3 months ago
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
The trailhead has a nice lakeside parking lot, which means that most people are hanging out on the lake and you'll have the trails to yourself and a few hardy souls. No toilet paper in the bathrooms ...
Older4 months ago
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
Trail run from Sun Mountain Lodge down Patterson Lake Road and then up and down this trail and then back to the lodge. Took the southern loop up and then the northern loop back. Clocked about 8.5 mile...
Older6 months ago
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
Sunny day on Patterson, but there are still snow fields to cross with incline/decline. I wished we had brought our spikes, we had to turn around.
Older8 months ago
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
This is definitely a low snow year. Being able to hike up Patterson Mountain in late January on snow without snowshoes is definitely an unusual year. The morning was cold, single digits in the valle...
Older9 months ago
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
Hiked up to Patterson’s summit. I thought it would be a snowshoe and carried some, but they were not necessary. Boot path all the way. Less so on the ridge that gets you to the top, but very doable w...
Older12 months ago
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
Beautiful Fall Colors! Great 360 vistas.
Older16 months ago
North Cascades
The balsamroot blooms are mostly faded, though en masse they still look nice. There are some other nice flowers, like the bitterroot in the photo I posted. There was some good bird activity in the thi...
Older16 months ago
North Cascades
I arrived early to beat the heat and hit the road for my long drive home after a great weekend outdoors. This trail didn’t disappoint. A steady (steep at times) climb to the summit. I chose the North ...
Older16 months ago
North Cascades
I spent the last three days hiking the triple crown of Methow Valley spring wildflower viewing. Saved the best for last. Patterson Mountain is a fantastic short hike for spring and fall but its slopes...