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Thunder Creek
North Cascades
updated 1 week ago
The Thunder Creek trail is currently reported to be in good condition, with no snow or significant obstacles noted in recent reports. The road access is suitable for all vehicles, and bugs have not been a problem as of November 3. Hikers have found the trail to be mostly flat in its initial sections, passing through old-growth forests, though some reports mention gentle ups and downs rather than strictly flat terrain. While the trail is generally clear, one report from August 21 indicated significant blowdown and overgrown sections on the Hughes Fork trail, which branches off from Thunder Creek. Campgrounds such as McAllister Camp are accessible and have amenities like bear wires and privies, though reservations may be required.
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The road leading to the Thunder Creek trail is reported to be suitable for all vehicles as of November 3. This assessment has been consistent across multiple reports dating back to August 8.
Recent reports as of November 3 indicate the Thunder Creek trail is in good condition and clear of obstructions. However, a report from August 21 described significant blowdown and overgrown sections on the interconnected Hughes Fork trail, which may impact longer trips that utilize both trails.
Multiple recent reports, including one from November 3, state that there are no bugs present on the Thunder Creek trail. Prior to this, bugs were noted as a minor annoyance in mid-August, but were not considered a significant issue by August 12.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent1 week ago
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
Endless green gardenThunder creek gathers its breathThe moss fronds shiver
Recent3 weeks ago
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
It’s Friday evening and we are deciding where to go on Saturday for a hike. Forecast is for rain. We will be joining a friend coming from Seattle. We settle on Thunder Creek. A 1979 edition of101 ...
Older2 months ago
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
We did a backpacking trip up Thunder Creek trail 6.5 miles to the McAllister Camp and then used it as a base camp for further adventures. We are seniors and chose the trail because of its relatively e...
Older2 months ago
Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range
Original plan was to take Thunder Creek to Jackson Creek to Hughes Fork and then Shedroof Divide to the Salmo-Priest loop and then Shedroof Divide back to Thunder Creek and Car for a nice 4 day 3 nigh...
Older3 months ago
Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range
Our small but intrepid group of four completed logout starting from where teams from the trail jamboree had left off earlier in season to the Shedroof Divide junction. We found some difficult and larg...
Older3 months ago
Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range
WTA logout trip, my first!Thunder Creek Trail was cleared of downed-tree obstructions up until its convergence with the Shedroof Divide and Jackson trails. I had a great time with Holly Weiler as the ...
Older3 months ago
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
Stayed overnight at McAllister Camp, a little further than expected. Clocked 7.3mi / 1300ft elev. gain on the way in using AllTrails, on the way out using Gaia clocked ~8mi / 445ft elev. gain, with a ...
Older3 months ago
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
An earlier trip report this summer noted many logs down between Fisher and Junction camps. Recent work has obviously been done, and there are no major obstacles on the trail.Near the Fisher Camp side,...
Older3 months ago
Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range
I walked the Thunder Creek trail up to Shedroof Divide, then continued south on the divide to Thunder Mountain. This was more or less my third attempt to reach the summit of Thunder Mountain, and thi...
Older4 months ago
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
Hiked to the NCNP border past McAllister Camp (No dogs allowed beyond). Trail in excellent shape, fairly smooth with only one stepover log. Couple of shallow creek fords, but nothing requiring waterpr...