Clara and Marion Lakes
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Gold needles coat the ground now
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Saddle Rock
Central Washington
updated 1 week ago
The trail is currently snow-free and suitable for all vehicles as of November 1, 2026. However, hikers should be aware that yellow jackets are still a nuisance, even in November, according to a report from November 1, 2026. The trail becomes quite steep near the summit, with loose gravel, and there is a significant drop-off at the peak, requiring caution with children and pets. No shade is available along the entire trail.
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What hikers ask about Saddle Rock
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The trail is snow-free as of November 1, 2026. However, there are yellow jackets present, which were noted as a nuisance on November 1, 2026. The trail also becomes steep with unstable gravel near the peak, and there is a significant drop-off at the summit.
The road is suitable for all vehicles as of November 1, 2026.
Yes, caution is advised due to a significant drop-off at the summit and limited space, especially for hikers with children or pets, as noted on November 1, 2026.
On November 1, 2026, the temperature was 50 degrees with sun and no wind. There is no shade along the trail, so sun exposure should be considered, particularly during warmer months.
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Recent1 week ago
Central Washington > Wenatchee
My 6-year-old and I hiked here today. We were looking for somewhere close to home, so we decided to give this trail a try. Overall, it was an okay hike! Not somewhere we’ll frequent, but we still enjo...
Older5 months ago
Central Washington > Wenatchee
steep in a few spots. well maintained trail.
Older5 months ago
Central Washington > Wenatchee
The temperature was a little chill, we started at about 47° and finished at about 55°The hike is approximately 3 miles round trip, only a couple of hours total, it’s a point A, to point B, back to poi...
Older6 months ago
Central Washington > Wenatchee
This hike has been on my list for a very long time, today was the day. I decided to do a sunrise hike towards the top. It was an amazing experience with views of the Columbia River and wenatchee. I ...
Older7 months ago
Central Washington > Wenatchee
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Older8 months ago
Central Washington > Wenatchee
beautiful! saw a large golden eagle on saddle rock. plenty of parking on a Sunday morning at 9 am.
Older13 months ago
Central Washington > Wenatchee
From the Saddle Rock TH, I did a loop by hiking up Dry Gulch to the end and crossing over to the ridge that leads back to Saddle Rock.Halfway up the Dry Gulch trail, a large pine can be seen way ahead...
Older19 months ago
Central Washington
I did not do the whole hike just a bit of the trail for sunrise balsamroot photos.Just wanted to mention the trail is wide and graveled and the balsamroot are beautiful, at least near the trailhead.
Older19 months ago
Central Washington
Arrived at the trailhead at 6:50 am. There were 7 other cars in the lot, some there to photograph the sunrise.The bathrooms are open, clean and stocked with tp.The climb up to the rock is gentle and e...
Older23 months ago
Central Washington
I did the loop up the Saddle Rock East trail (take the right fork when the gravel path splits). This brings you N along the base of the cliffs then wraps around and up the hill and brings you back S a...