Lake Valhalla
3 weeks ago
Fall colors are muted, road conditions vary
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White River
Central Cascades
updated 3 weeks ago
The White River trail, east of Stevens Pass, is generally in good condition for hiking. Trail crews have been active, clearing blowdowns and obstacles. As of October 17, most logs have been removed from the trail, with only a few easy to step over or duck under. Brush is also less of an issue, though some ferns may still cause wet pants. The road to the trailhead is rough in places with ruts and bumps, and an SUV is recommended, though most cars can make it with careful driving. Some sections of the trail are overgrown, but generally enjoyable through mossy forest.
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The road is rough in places with bumps and deep ruts, particularly in the last 1.5 miles. An SUV is recommended, but most cars can navigate it with slow and careful driving as of October 17. Earlier in the season, there was a significant rut across the road near a washed-out culvert that requires staying on the uphill side to avoid damage.
Yes, trail crews have been actively clearing blowdowns. As of October 17, most logs have been removed from the trail, with only a few easy to step over or duck under. Earlier reports from July 24 and July 20 also noted extensive log clearing, with the first five miles cleared of trees except for a couple of easy step-overs.
While most logs have been cleared, there are a few places where the trail is overgrown with ferns, which may result in wet pants as of October 17. Overall, the trail is described as nice with pleasant sections of mossy forest away from the road.
Ranger and Deep Creeks were flowing nicely with proper bridges as of October 10. Dry Creek was reported as easy to cross on a makeshift bridge or by hopping across.
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Recent3 weeks ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
The road to the trailhead was a bit rough in places. Just a couple of bigger bumps and deep ruts in one place. Most cars should be able to make it with careful driving. I'm glad I had the SUV though...
Older1 month ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
Short out-and-back hike from Ranger Creek to Deep Creek.Road Conditions.Unsigned pullout off Hwy 410.Trail Conditions.Impressive number of blowdowns, all cleared except one or two that are easy to ste...
Older3 months ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
This trip was a visit to one of my favorite WTA volunteer leaders on the White River trail. I only went in 3.5 miles so an update on the road conditions and hike to first larger camping area. This...
Older3 months ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
Trail was cleared of logs for hikers and stock to 2.3 miles from the trailhead on July 20th. There was additional work done on this trail after the 20th, unknown how far they were able to clear.
Older4 months ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
Overnight climb of Clark Mountain and Luahna Peak via White River/Boulder Creek.ROAD:Smooth sailing until the last 1.5 miles of forest road, where it got rougher and rutted. We made it fine in a Cross...
Older4 months ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
Thanks to last year's big storm, there are many logs to clamber over, under, and around out there! Thanks to a WTA volunteer crew of 10 women, there are now a few less on the White River trail.Last we...
Older4 months ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
I participated in last summer’s work party on the White River Trail, and I’m slated to come back in late July this year, so I decided to head up there on Sunday to see how things were looking. None of...
Older5 months ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
We only went in 1.3 miles because we got tired of climbing over and under trees. Only the first 0.3 of a mile have been cleared. Wait until the WTA work party works their magic the 2nd weekend of July...
Older5 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
Counterclockwise loop going up the Ranger Creek Trail to Palisades and back by the White River Trail.I parked at the Skookum Flats lot on FR 7160, crossed the bridge and took a connector trail on the ...
Older5 months ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
Road is passable to the trailhead with high clearance. There is one sketchy spot a mile before the trailhead that some people won't want to try, even with an SUV.We went as far as the ford of Boulder ...