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Snowgrass Flat
South Cascades
updated 1 month ago
The Snowgrass Flat trail is in good condition with no snow reported as of October 5. The road leading to the trailhead is generally suitable for all vehicles, though some sections can be washboarded and require slowing down. Fall colors are particularly noted, with vibrant reds and golds along the ground cover September 20 and marmots are frequently seen. Bugs are not a significant issue. Parking lots at Snowgrass and Berry Patch trailheads are busy, especially on weekends.
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Reports indicate the trail is well-worn with no major blowdowns. One report from August 14 mentioned tricky blowdowns that required careful navigation, but this is not a common concern.
The trail is snow-free as of October 5. Earlier reports in August also confirmed no lingering snow.
The area is very popular, with parking lots being busy, especially on weekends. While many travelers are seen, they are generally well-spaced out and the day is not reported as crowded.
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South Cascades > Goat Rocks
I did the Goat Lake and Snowgrass Flats loop clockwise while including detours to the Goat Ridge lookout and Hawkeye Point. You start with steady consistent gain through a wooded area for about the fi...
Older1 month ago
South Cascades > Goat Rocks
WTA needs to fix the distance; i logged 10 miles RT on my garmin watch, and i double checked it. Also they overstate the permit required; either a Federal NW Pass, or at the trail a $5 payment.Road w...
Older1 month ago
South Cascades > Goat Rocks
I recently spent a few days backpacking in Goat Rocks. The trip was inspired by a previous day-hike, when I was up along the PCT "Knife's Edge" and realized how much I'd love to see the area during su...
Older1 month ago
South Cascades > Goat Rocks
Beautiful fall hike with colors showing. Marmots were out whistling away. Gravel road had a fair amount of washboard but potholes were small. Parking lots for both Snowgrass & Berry Patch had outhouse...
Older2 months ago
South Cascades > Goat Rocks
Like the previous reporter, I was concerned at the lack of recent trip reports, the proximity of the Backbone fire, smoke. I called the Randle ranger station and was assured there was no impact at Sno...
South Cascades > Goat Rocks
This was a version of the counter-clockwise loop with an overnight near Cispus Basin. I got as far as just past the Cispus River in the basin.I started at Berry Patch trailhead early in the morning. I...
Older2 months ago
South Cascades > Goat Rocks
I had a long weekend (3 nights) to spend in the Goat Rock Wilderness and decided to do a counterclockwise hike, starting on the Snowgrass Flat Trail, with side trips to Cispus Pass and Old Snowy.Road ...
Older2 months ago
South Cascades > Goat Rocks
Two nights backpacking around Goat Rocks, with one night on the PCT and the second on the (delightful) Bypass Trail.There weren’t many recent trip reports from this wildly popular area, so I wasn’t su...
Older2 months ago
South Cascades > Goat Rocks
Distance: 28.6 milesElevation Gain: 5,410 ftDuration: 2 days / 1 nightTrailhead: Berry Patch TrailheadDay 1 — Berry Patch to Cispus BasinStarting from Berry Patch Trailhead, there isn’t much of a warm...
Older2 months ago
South Cascades > Goat Rocks
We arrived at the trailhead around 10:30 Saturday morning and it wasn’t as busy as I had feared (famous last words).The trail was in good shape. Obviously there are the spots of blow down in about 6 d...