Tumwater Pipeline Trail

Central Cascades

updated 1 week ago

The Tumwater Pipeline Trail is currently in good condition according to reports from July 5 and September 14. The trail is snow-free and generally suitable for all vehicles. However, one report from July 5 mentions an overgrown section and a difficult stream crossing about half a mile in, which may require scrambling over trees and rocks. Another report from September 14 notes a couple of small places where rocks have tumbled down, requiring slight bypasses. Fall colors were abundant as of September 14.

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As of September 14, there are a couple of small places where rocks have tumbled down, requiring a slight bypass. However, a report from July 5 noted an overgrown section and a difficult stream crossing about half a mile in, which may involve scrambling.

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Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East

We found the Tumwater Pipeline Trail easy to walk and in good condition, except a couple of small places where rocks have tumbled down, requiring a slight bypass. The trail eventually fades out, and i...

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East

I walked this at 7:45am on a Sunday morning in July. We were the only ones there. The trail’s elevation increases on the walk in, which makes the return nice. The path has many protruding rocks and ma...

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East

Crowded but lovely

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East

I arrived at the trailhead at 12. The lot was ¾ full. The restrooms are still closed for the season.Given the number of cars in the lot I was expecting to encounter more people on trail than I did. Th...

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East

Great hike.  My 4 year old had a blast.  No issues, easy to access.   Crossing the creek with him was a little of a chore, but made it over.

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East

Well probably wasn’t the smartest thing to come here today but I am glad that I did. The parking lot had lots of new snow and I barely made it out with my 2014 Subaru Crosstrek, AND I MEAN BARELY! The...

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East

My first time coming out here since the road re opened. Good work on getting that road worked on and opened back up quickly. It was cold and beautiful today.

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East

Beautiful little river trail, but we didn't get to make it very far. I've never hiked this trail before so I don't know what it's like normally, but at about half a mile, the trail sort of ends at a c...

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East

I was surprised how snow free the trail was.  A lot of ice on the bridge, but that was about it.  Most of the trees that blew down over the winter had already been cut back.  Their is a section where ...

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East

Always love this little hike but wasn’t able to complete it today due to water on the trail. If you’ve been on this trail before, you’ll know you eventually end up going up a little hill that’s heavy ...