Rattlesnake Ledge
5 days ago
Fall colors are fading, lake is low
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Stegosaurus Butte
Snoqualmie Region
updated 3 weeks ago
The trail to Stegosaurus Butte is currently dry and in good condition, making it an excellent choice before fall mud sets in. Abundant mushrooms are present on the lower sections, and ripe huckleberries were noted along the trail as of July 26. While there are some steep and rooty sections, they are manageable when dry. The trail offers three viewpoints at the summit with great views. Parking is generally not an issue, though the Middle Fork trailhead can be busy with river-goers. No significant bugs were reported recently.
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What hikers ask about Stegosaurus Butte
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The trail is currently dry and in good condition as of October 16. There are some steep and rooty sections, but they are manageable when dry. The trail has some narrow sections due to slight overgrowth according to a report from July 26.
Yes, the road to the Middle Fork trailhead has been reported as suitable for all vehicles in all recent reports, with the latest mention on October 16.
Bugs have not been a significant issue recently. Reports from October 16 and August 20 state there were no bugs or that they were surprisingly docile. A report from July 26 mentioned bugs flying around but not of the biting kind.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent3 weeks ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
I wanted a mellower hike today, so I hit several of the view hikes off of the Middle Fork trailhead.First up was Stegosaurus Butte. The trail is still dry, so it's a great time to do this one before i...
Older2 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Afterwork hike. Bugs were surprisingly docile. The trail was in great shape and exactly like the description. Did not make it to the summit because just after finishing all the climbing, a bear was ri...
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Needed to stretch the legs after a long day of sitting. Got to the Middle Fork trailhead and the main lot was maybe a third full, if that, with most people down at the river enjoying the water rather ...
Older3 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
arrived at trailhead around 3:30 pm on Sunday. plenty of people enjoying the river but after reaching the stegosaurus butte trail, I encountered only one group of two who were heading down as I went u...
Older4 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
I had a fun hike up Stegosaurus Butte today. The short muddy part at the start of the trail is almost dry now and not really much an obstacle.The section between the first viewpoint and the far viewpo...
Older4 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Muddy before you get to the sporty section, was working the trailhead doing outreach and a guy who had his two dogs with him said he decided to wisely turn around once it got sporty, i understood why ...
Older6 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
The road to the trailhead is in pretty good condition. The trailhead is big with lots of parking and a restroom. The Pratt River Trail is well maintained until you take a left (roughly 1/4 of a mile) ...
Older6 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
We hiked the Pratt River Connector trail west from the Middle Fork TH to the backcountry camp (about 3 miles). We tried doing the side trail up to Stegosaurus Butte but it was way too slippery/muddy ...
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
I went back up Stegosaurus Butte today because it's a fairly reliable place to find one of my favorite spring wildflowers: slipper orchids (pic 2). I did find some, but only a few are popping up so fa...
Older6 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
No snow. Muddy first 15 mins after the junction; boots would help. A lush mossy gallery welcomes you.Steep and rooty climb with almost no switchbacks. Poles would definitely be desired for your descen...