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Snoquera Falls Loop
Mount Rainier Area
updated 2 weeks ago
The Snoquera Falls Loop is currently snow-free and appears to be in good condition for hiking. The main attraction, Snoquera Falls, is experiencing very low water flow, with reports from September 6 noting no water at all. Several recent reports mention downed trees and rockfall across the trail, requiring minor detours or scrambling. For example, one report from August 16 details a log requiring hikers to go off-trail and areas with recent rockfall. Another from June 26 mentions two uprooted trees, one requiring a scramble. The trail surface itself may be narrowing due to erosion in places. Road access to the trailhead is suitable for all vehicles according to multiple reports, with parking available.
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Recent reports indicate very low water flow. As of September 6, there was no water at all. In mid-August, only a tiny volume was observed.
Reports from September 6, August 16, July 10, and June 26 all state that the road is suitable for all vehicles. Parking was available, with one report from July 10 noting an empty lot early in the morning.
No significant issues with bugs have been reported recently. Reports from September 6, August 16, July 10, and June 26 all indicate no bugs. No wildlife sightings have been mentioned in the available reports.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent2 weeks ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
No water at all at the falls. I had a hard time recognizing where it usually flows across the trail. Still a lively walk and the trees are full and green.Pit toilet was stocked, but as mentioned reek.
Older1 month ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
We hiked counterclockwise. Only a tiny tiny volume of water was falling at the waterfall. It is mid August, after all.Thank you to the group who recently chainsawed many downed trees away from the mid...
Older2 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
We reached the trailhead at 6:30 AM and had the parking lot to ourselves. We came to the first junction and chose to take the longer trail tothe waterfall. We were glad we did since this trail requi...
Older3 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
I have hiked this trail for years. The crew has done a great job of clearing logs. Lots of fresh sawdust as evidence. The trail surface has gotten narrower over the years. This might be a combination ...
Older3 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
Mountaineers hike with families for kiddos ages 4-8. Went counterclockwise. Pretty quiet and saw a handful of parties. Trail was in good shape. Stream below the falls was very low & easily crossed by ...
Older3 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
We were hiking the Snoquera falls trail yesterday afternoon. About a quarter mile past the start we heard a crack and then a large Douglas fir right by the trail started to splinter and fall. Fortun...
Older4 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
Hiked counterclockwise up to the falls from the parking lot, where there was only our car when we arrived.The trail is in reasonably good shape, recently some logs have been removed from the trail but...
Older4 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
My buddy and I did the full loop counterclockwise including the moss lake little jaunt which we did first. The elevation gain doesn't feel to hard because it's a gentle climb. When you are coming up t...
Older4 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
Arrived at the trailhead around 12:30 PM on Sunday and there was plenty of parking available in the large lot. We did the loop counter-clockwise and reached the falls in about 1.5 miles. The falls wer...
Older4 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
Watch out for Ticks!!Beautiful day for a birthday hike for a five year-old and lots of little buddies. There were about four trees across the trail, but when we were coming back down some Awesome USFS...