North Cascades

Autumn colors and loud waterfalls await

Spider webs and stinging nettle, beware

Intermittent snow and ice

Snowfields to cross making it difficult

Ice caves have collapsed, one skinny arch left

Early winter conditions with intermittent snow

Boardwalks are slushy and some are tipsy

Slippery roots and rocks are the main challenge

Intermittent snow on trail and boardwalk

Snow is intermittent, wear microspikes

Trail in good condition, bugs not an issue

Trail has downed trees and intermittent snow

Intermittent snow, 18-24 inch pack

Overgrown sections and steep scrambles past Monte Cristo

Snow is arriving in the basin

Snow-covered at times, gear and expertise recommended

Fall colors visible on surrounding peaks

Packed snow above mile 2.5, gear recommended

Snow-covered at times, postholing likely

Fall colors are mostly gone, with only gold remaining

Intermittent snow blankets the trail

Snow-covered at times, snow likely deep

Snow-covered at times, gear recommended

Fall colors on the trail

Intermittent snow and icy patches at higher elevations

Brushy and overgrown in places

Trail is snow-covered at times

Snow is falling on the highway now

Shooting range nearby

Golden larches still cling to the mountainside

Snow has started falling at the pass

Fall colors fading, intermittent snow possible

Deep mud awaits past the memorial bench

Larches at peak and pikas aplenty

Last creek crossing still has ice

Erosion makes trail dicey

Impassable road, treacherous hike ahead

Fall colors still visible on trail

Brilliant fall colors still showing on slopes

Fall colors are all but gone now

Fall colors linger, mountain goats visible

Fall colors still visible on this easy alpine walk

A washout means a longer road walk

Boulder fields and summit block scrambling

Fall colors, bright in the dim light

Fall colors arriving in upper meadows

Trap door access to top deck locked

Tons of benches on a pleasant hike

Pleasant and varied forest, nice viewpoint

Caterpillar infestation everywhere

Larches are turning golden

Fall color is fading, but berries still ripe

No spiderwebs to swat

Fall color is arriving on exposed ridges

Trail has rocky steps and some rooty sections

Still some fall color and mossy trees

Fall colors are beautiful and the peak views are 360

Trees down, fall color, wind at top

Steep eroded gully, then stunning alpine meadows

Fall color starting, larches showing gold

Fall color is vibrant on the trail

Fall color scattered at various spots

Fall colors still present on mountainsides

Fall colors at their peak

Steep final mile with half elevation gain

Fallen leaves carpet the path

Rock scrambles with exposure and loose rock

Dusting of snow and fall colors

Fall colors are fading but views remain

Fall colors still lingering

Stunning fall colors near the summit

Blueberries are best at the top

Stunning views of Baker and Shuksan popping

Larches are yellow but past peak

Washed out bridge, tough stream crossing

Fall colors are beautiful

Fall colors are brilliant, but road requires high clearance

Scramble offers challenging rock climbing sections

Fall color and grasshoppers abound

Larches are at prime color at Lewis Lake

Fall color is excellent, trails are good

Fall color is on full display, snow is arriving

River views and parking plentiful

Road closure imminent for winter season

Rocky creek crossing varies from step to treacherous

Fall colors painting the trees

Fall colors arriving on the upper ridge

Fall color arriving, potential for wildlife sightings

Fall foliage ablaze on the ridges

Blowdowns making trail navigation difficult

Abundant blackberries and late wildflowers

Mud and root obstacles on trail

Wildflowers are going off

Trail is steep and brushy in spots

Blowdowns and mud across the trail

Steep and rough terrain, potential for wet feet

River views, but hard to reach the water

Trail remains largely snow-free and bugs are not an issue

Super windy

Wildflower views, great for a peaceful hike

Huckleberries are just starting to turn blue

Huckleberries turning blue, fireweed fields dominate

No bugs reported recently

Blowdowns require crawling under

Blowdowns on trail make navigating tough

Landslide debris and a damaged bridge

Overgrown in places, no blockages

River crossing with washed out bridge

Bridge is out, lake is unreachable

Lake views and abundant blueberries

Wildflowers dominate the highlands around Tiffany

North side loop more beautiful and interesting

South side full sun, north side limited shade

Fall colors are arriving

Washout blocking road access, requires crossing creek

Wildflowers are going off like crazy

Rough road and a locked gate

Ice caves still covered, snow is deep and wet

Icy spots and packed snow

Sun on trail, snow bridges melting

Snowy trees and icy parking

Mostly snow-free trail until mid-winter