Windy Pass
3 weeks ago
Fall color starting, larches showing gold
1 this month · 14 reports
Tatie Peak and Grasshopper Pass
North Cascades
updated 3 weeks ago
The trail to Tatie Peak and Grasshopper Pass is generally in good condition, with no snow reported as of October 17. The road leading to the trailhead is noted as rough by several reports, with some recommending high clearance vehicles and caution on narrow sections with drop-offs, October 7, October 3. However, one report from October 4 suggests the road is in pretty good shape and suitable for all vehicles, though still advising mindfulness on hairpin corners. Fall colors, particularly larches, were beginning to appear by late September and were a highlight for hikers in early October, October 3, although past their peak by October 17. Parking at the trailhead can be very limited, with reports of full lots by mid-morning on weekends, October 3, October 4. Wind gusts can be strong along the exposed ridges.
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The road is generally described as rough, with some reports recommending high clearance vehicles due to potholes and narrow sections with drop-offs as of October 17 and October 3. However, one report from October 4 stated the road was in pretty good shape and passable for all vehicles, though caution was still advised on hairpin turns.
Snow-free conditions are reported for the trail as of October 17, October 7, and October 4. A dusting of snow was noted in places but not on the trail on September 28.
Fall colors, particularly larches, were noted as arriving by September 28 and were considered gorgeous and a highlight by early October, October 3. By October 17, the larches were past their prime with most needles fallen.
Parking at the trailhead can be very limited, with reports of full lots by mid-morning on Saturdays as of October 17 and October 4. Some hikers have parked along the road where possible.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent3 weeks ago
North Cascades > Pasayten
Road heading up is pretty rough 45 mins of dirt road, recommend high clearance vehicle. Parts have sheer drops so need to be careful on some of the hairpin turns for oncoming vehicles. If there is sno...
Older1 month ago
North Cascades > Pasayten
So we also added in Grasshopper Peak. Honestly, in my opinion of you have to choose between the side trip up Tatie or Grasshopper, I would choose Grasshopper! But both are certainly doable. We even dr...
Older1 month ago
North Cascades > Pasayten
This was on my list in the spring but I didn’t get out to the Methow Valley. But it worked out this weekend to be here and the weather cooperated along with the fall foliage. Left Twisp at 6:10 am a...
Older1 month ago
North Cascades > Pasayten
Road in has some potholes and is a slog, but it's doable with any car. Very limited parking at the trailhead, with people parking along the road and wherever they were able to find room.Started at 07:...
Older1 month ago
North Cascades > Pasayten
It’s that time of year! Couldn’t have been more perfect today. Things are encroaching on peak colors, had a dusting of snow in places but none on the trail. Get out there!
Older2 months ago
North Cascades > Pasayten
Hiked Grasshopper Pass over Labor Day weekend and wanted to note thatHart’s Pass Road and the Grasshopper Pass trail were open and accessible, despite some online information still showing the road as...
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
I fully admit that I did not hike all of these trails today. Although I’ve been to most this past week. Both smoke and fire restrictions have been issues.Over the past week plus the Forest Service has...
Older4 months ago
North Cascades > Pasayten
Spectacular hike from the Brown Bear trailhead to Grasshopper Pass.The challenges:We parked about .2 mi from the trailhead because of snow. A high clearance truck could make it. Or 5 minutes shoveling...
Older4 months ago
North Cascades > Pasayten
The road to Harts Pass opened June 24th (thanks USFS!), opening up access to the high country! The road to the Brown Bear trailhead is also nearly fully open, but some big snow patches remain in the ...
Older14 months ago
North Cascades > Pasayten
Overnight trip to near Grasshopper Pass. We camped adjacent to the only reliable water supply 3.7 miles from the trailhead near the Meadow Camp/Brown Bear mine. Beautiful, gently sloping trail just be...