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Thunder Knob
North Cascades
updated 3 weeks ago
All trip reports indicate that Thunder Knob trail is in good condition with no snow and no bugs. The road is suitable for all vehicles. The trail is popular, with one report from October 18 noting that they bypassed crowds by arriving early. Multiple reports highlight the abundance of benches along the trail, making it suitable for entry-level hikers and families. The trail is well-signed, and parking is available roadside. One report from August 23 mentions the trail is highly used.
Generated from 28 trip reports. Trails change faster than reports do, so check anything you’d turn around for.
What hikers ask about Thunder Knob
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The road is suitable for all vehicles according to all reports, the most recent being from October 18. This has been consistent across all reports from August to October.
No significant obstacles or hazards have been reported. One report from September 23 mentions a wobbly bridge at the beginning of the trail, and another from August 13 describes a medal bridge that is a bit of a bouncer, both considered suitable for most hikers.
No bugs were reported in the most recent report from October 18. Reports from August and September also indicated no significant bug issues.
Parking is available roadside. One report from October 18 mentions bypassing crowds by arriving early, suggesting that parking can fill up, especially on busy days.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent3 weeks ago
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
After a chilly camp night we bypassed the crowds parked on 20 and decided to make the trek up Thunder Knob. We all made sure to sit on every bench on the trail on a pleasant hike.
Older1 month ago
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
Easy hike up to decent views. Wouldn’t go out of my way for it, but if you are in the area it doesn’t take that long. The hardest part is probably the wobbly bridge at the very beginning.#hikethestate
Older2 months ago
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
Highly used trail, well worth the views
Older2 months ago
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
Not Smokey at all, a pleasant surprise!I did a quick cold plunge in the river on the parking side of the bridge, and left my armitron watch on a log. It’s a cheapy, from jc penny years ago, but if som...
Older2 months ago
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
This is a great short hike, not too difficult and well suited to kids and entry-level hikers. On a smoky weekday morning I saw just a couple dozen people during the 2 hours I was there.There are tons...
Older3 months ago
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
Trail gets a lot of foot traffic. It has plenty of rocks that can come loose in the dry weather. The metal bridge is bouncy so walk easy or go for a ride. I got to the trail head just after 6 pm and m...
Older4 months ago
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
Heading up Thunder Knob from the Colonial Creek North Campground around 3:30pm on this lovely overcast Tuesday afternoon. Met quite a few people coming down the trail, and a handful of folks headed up...
Older5 months ago
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
We did this hike as the first of the North Cascades sampler hikes. Very doable day hikes and only 2 hrs from Everett. Get there early for a quiet trail, we left at 6, arrived at 8 and had the trail to...
Older5 months ago
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
We arrived at the Colonial North Campground around 8:15 and hiked up to Thunder Knob. This is a short, moderate hike (1.8 mi to the knob) with a rewarding payoff.Nice views of Colonial Peak, Pyramid P...
Older5 months ago
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
Was pretty busy on a Sunday because of Memorial Day weekend with lots of families and dogs. Parking was pretty packed on the road at around 2pm but there were spots available. Significantly more empty...