Frog Mountain
5 days ago
Fall color is arriving and peaking
12 this month · 93 reports
Tunnel Creek
Central Cascades
updated 5 days ago
The Tunnel Creek trail is in good condition with no significant blowdowns reported as of September 20th. The road leading to the trailhead is described as rough but passable, with some reports of potholes and rough dips, though others found it less severe than expected and suitable for most vehicles. Parking at the Tunnel Creek trailhead can be challenging, with reports of it being full by early morning, necessitating parking along the forest road. The PCT section near Hope Lake is noted for its stunning fall colors, with pikas and grouse observed.
Generated from 36 trip reports. Trails change faster than reports do, so check anything you’d turn around for.
What hikers ask about Tunnel Creek
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Reports from September 19th and 20th indicate the road is rough but passable, with potholes and some rough sections. While some found it exaggerated and manageable for most cars, others noted it was the "worst I’ve seen" as of August 12th.
As of September 20th, the trailhead parking lot can fill up early, leading to cars parking along the forest road. One report from July 25th also mentioned the lot was full by around 7:30 am.
As of September 20th, the trail is reported to be in great condition with no blowdowns. However, a report from July 24th mentioned three downed trees across the trail near the top, with one being a difficult crawl-under.
As of September 20th, the PCT is in great shape with stunning fall colors. Pikas and grouse have been seen, and old-growth trees are described as amazing.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
Road/TrailheadThe road is not bad. A few bumps and potholes and the dip after the bridge is a bit rough, but the reports saying this road is awful have been exaggerating. I was expecting a lot of stor...
Fresh6 days ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
We started at the Tunnel Creek trailhead and ended at Stevens Pass. Perfect Fall conditions. The trail is in great shape. Total distance is 12 miles but it feels shorter. Highly recommended!
Recent2 weeks ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
It felt great to get back up Valhalla for the first time in a long while; views were a bit hazy over the Sound today, though of course Constance and the Olympic interior are the true stars of the show...
Older1 month ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
Trail in good condition. Very few people made for a nice peaceful day.
Older1 month ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
My opinion? The road is pretty awful, the worst I’ve seen and I hike this trail every year. We made it to the trailhead in my Honda CRV, but I won’t be driving up there again until, or if, the road i...
Older1 month ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
Just a quick report, mostly to say that once you are over the particularly bad spot on the access road it does get better. You'll know the spot. A couple of sedans parked before that spot and they wa...
Older1 month ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
Underrated hike - if you get up to Point 5345, highly recommended. Front seat view of Mt. Constance, fun to be so close, from a similar vantage, to such a Seattle view icon. I believe Point 5345 is ...
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
With two cars available we hiked from the Tunnel Creek TH to the Surprise Creek TH. When dropping the car off a the Surprise Creek TH at around 7:30am, there was still plenty of parking. Then it was o...
Older2 months ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
Now that the Tunnel Creek road is open, due to some fabulous work by the Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA) North 350 Blades group, I was finally able to complete my PCTA steward duties and scout ...
Older2 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
Finally! After maybe half a dozen times up to Valhalla Peak and hitting nothing but fog, I was starting to think you all were gaslighting me with tales of epic views from up here, but I finally found ...