Granite Mountain
3 days ago
Snowfields to cross, views of Rainier
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Rock Creek
Snoqualmie Region
updated 4 weeks ago
Current conditions for Rock Creek Trail are mixed, with reports detailing significant blowdowns and overgrown sections, particularly on the Rock Creek Trail itself, requiring some climbing over logs. While snow-free, the road to the Dingford Trailhead is noted as rough and recommended for high clearance vehicles, though one report from September 6 stated the road was suitable for all vehicles. Some sections of the trail are described as narrow, brushy, and slanted, with September 6 also mentioning mud/rock slides and washouts. Despite these obstacles, the trail is generally passable, with stream crossings being manageable. Fall colors have faded, and bugs have not been a significant issue recently. Crowds are minimal, especially on weekdays.
Generated from 12 trip reports. Trails change faster than reports do, so check anything you’d turn around for.
What hikers ask about Rock Creek
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The road to the Dingford Trailhead is generally considered rough and recommended for high clearance vehicles as of October 12. However, one report from September 6 indicated the road was suitable for all vehicles. Some larger dips may have been filled in slightly, but it remains a challenging drive.
Yes, there are several significant obstacles on the Rock Creek Trail, including large downed trees that require climbing over and brushy, overgrown sections that make the trail narrow and slanted, as reported on October 12. Mudslides and washouts have also been noted in rockier switchbacks as of September 6.
Stream crossings on the Middle Fork Trail section appear to be manageable, with most either bridged or easy to step across as of October 12. Another report from July 18 noted many logs to cross, which seem to be long-standing obstacles.
Crowds are generally expected to be minimal, especially on weekdays. On a Saturday in September 12, only one other day hiker was seen. On September 19, the lot was mostly full around 12:30 pm, but the trail itself offered solitude.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Wright Mountain, from the "wrong" (Middle Fork) side.Road Conditions.The Middle Fork Rd was nice and smooth (watch out for two very short one-lane sections), and the final 6 miles to the Dingford Trai...
Older1 month ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Have you dreamt of Snow Lake without the crowds? Well now’s your chance! Until the main trail reopens on 9/26, Rock Creek trail is your only way in.9/19: Arrived to the Dingford trailhead around 12:30...
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
On a September Saturday, BarkingSpider and I set off for Snow Lake via the Middle Fork backdoor.We started from the Dingford Creek trailhead. While the road to the trailhead is rough, I felt comfortab...
Older2 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
The trail was incredibly difficult with large downed trees and recent rock slides in many of the rockier switchbacks. Glad we didn’t backpack this section, especially with an 8-yr-old! She was a troop...
Older3 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Left the Diingford crk trailhead at noon making my way down the hill and across the bridge , staying left once across .It’s been a few years since I have hiked along the Middle Fork . I have forgotte...
Older4 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Middle Fork TH --> Rock Creek Trail --> Snow Lake, finishing at Alpental (point-to-point trail run). Rock Creek Trail is in much better condition than i feared. a few blowdowns but nothing troubling. ...
Older4 months ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
The road is in great shape until where it is closed just past Atkinson Flat campground. We made it to the junction with trail 1538 (I think it was marked as Basalt Pass, but my map calls it Rock Tie t...
Older5 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
A friend and I set out to accomplish this loop with a goal of less than 24 Hours total elapsed time.Saturday May 23, 12:06PM - Began with the masses at the Snow Lake trailhead, left them behind upon r...
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
My hike started at the Dingford Creek trailhead. There were three other cars by the time I got there in the late morning - all high clearance, 4x4 large trucks. The road to Dingford Creek trailhead is...
Older6 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
This trip report is mainly for the eyes of folks who dispatch crews to take care of trails and to clear trees.On the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River trail, the new part of the trail, the reroute above th...