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Sauer's Mountain
Central Cascades
updated 1 month ago
The trail is currently snow-free and suitable for all vehicles up to the trailhead, with no reported bugs. However, hikers should be aware that the trail surface can be dusty and slippery with loose sandy soil over hard ground, as noted on July 13. The trail offers beautiful, exposed views along the ridgeline with a brief steep climb near the top. One report from September 19 mentioned the parking lot was about half full around noon on a Saturday.
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The trail surface can be dusty and slippery with loose sandy soil over hard ground, as reported on July 13. Hikers should be prepared for this condition.
Yes, the road to the trailhead is suitable for all vehicles, according to reports from July 13 and September 19.
On a Saturday around noon, the parking lot was about half full, based on a report from September 19.
When nearing the top, hikers should look to cross a road and then find where the trail resumes slightly to the right, as noted on September 19. There is a brief steep climb after this point.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Older1 month ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
The parking lot was about half full when we arrived on saturday at noon. The trail is easy to follow along the ridge line until you get near the top. When you intersect with a road directly cross and ...
Older4 months ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
Arrived at ~9:00am on a Monday with no other cars in the parking lot. Overall the trail was a bit dusty and slippery with loose sandy soil over hard ground. It gains a lot of elevation over a relative...
Older5 months ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
got there at about 9am on a saturday morning, plenty of free parking spots. the hike itself is pretty straightforward, slightly steep but nothing too difficult. was a comfortable climb with nice views...
Older5 months ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
I got to the trailhead at 10 AM on Saturday and there were only about 3 parking spots left. Parking at the trailhead is very limited and has space for around 10–12 cars. Only park in the designated sp...
Older5 months ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
Got there about 9am on a thursday and parking lot was half full. Space for about 10 cars. The trail is easy to find and follow except for one point right before the last stretch. It looks like the pat...
Older6 months ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
Arrived around noon and there were two parking spots left on a Wed. Trail was very dusty. Narrow and slippery in some places. Easy to navigate and I’d say more than half is pretty exposed so bring a h...
Older6 months ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
A thousand thanks to the Sauer family for keeping this gem accessible! The flowers are beautiful at Sauer's Mountain right now, a great and wide mix of a few early stage (springbeauties, Oregon anemon...
Older6 months ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
Sure feels like peak bloom for the balsamroot!!! Absolutely incredible. Some lupine mostly about 0.5 mile into the hike. A few paintbrush and phlox here and there too but mostly balsamroot. Got to th...
Older6 months ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
We dispersed camp close by on Friday night to get to the trail early Saturday morning. We showed up before 7 am and there were only a few spots left!The wildflowers are STUNNING right now. Dare I say ...
Older6 months ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
This trail is on private property. The parking lot is small and can only fit about 10 cars at the trailhead, so if there are more than that when you arrive, please find another trail to hike. Parking ...