What are the current conditions for bear sightings on Stegosaurus Butte?

Recent reports indicate active bear sightings in the area. A bear was seen right by the first viewpoint on [August 20](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-08-20.231523032586), and fresh bear scat was noted on [July 26](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-07-27.080122273005). Hikers are advised to make noise while on the trail.

Are there any significant obstacles on the trail?

As of [July 1](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-07-01.162224516060), there were some trees down across the trail and it was overgrown in places, though the trail remained clear. There were also some muddy or wet sections noted at the start of the trail earlier in the season, as of [June 27](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-06-27.185557617527) and July 1.

What is the status of parking at the trailhead?

Parking at the Middle Fork trailhead, which serves Stegosaurus Butte, was not crowded as of [August 20](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-08-21.063924468520), with the main lot only about a third full. Most people were reportedly enjoying the river rather than hiking the trails.

Can I expect to find huckleberries along the trail?

Yes, ripe huckleberries were reported to be abundant along the trail as of [July 26](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-07-27.080122273005) and [July 1](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-07-01.162224516060). It is unknown if they are still ripe as of today, September 23, 2026.

Stegosaurus Butte

Snoqualmie Region

updated 1 month ago

The trail to Stegosaurus Butte is generally in good condition, with most reports from summer 2026 indicating it is snow-free and suitable for all vehicles. Some reports mention sections of the trail being overgrown or having narrow passages, particularly between viewpoints as of July 26 and July 1. There were a few muddy spots noted near the start of the trail early in the season, as of June 27 and July 1, but these seemed to be drying up by late July. Ripe huckleberries were abundant along the trail in July and July 1. Bears have been a concern, with multiple recent sightings reported, including a bear directly on the trail as of August 20 and fresh scat noted on July 26. Parking at the trailhead was not an issue in August, with the lot only a third full, and no crowds were reported on the trail itself in July 1.

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Recent reports indicate active bear sightings in the area. A bear was seen right by the first viewpoint on August 20, and fresh bear scat was noted on July 26. Hikers are advised to make noise while on the trail.