Is the Squire Bridge safe to cross?

The Squire Bridge, located at the 6.2-mile mark from Darrington, has a damaged wooden top and is considered unsafe to cross as of [July 5](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-07-05.205003962638). Hikers and bikers are reportedly still using it despite the reported danger.

Are there any closures or access issues on the western end of the trail towards Arlington?

Reports from [July 18](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-07-18.172627490823) and [July 10](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-07-10.233431163952) indicate that the final three miles of the trail into Arlington are closed due to flood damage. However, one report from July 18 mentioned completing the full trail and seeing no signs of closure in that section.

What are the trail surface conditions like, especially for cycling?

The trail surface varies, with some blacktop sections noted near the Oso Landslide Memorial and between Highway 530 crossovers. However, other sections are described as rock, gravel, or dirt and grass, making it unsuitable for street bikes but recommended for mountain bikes, hiking, or horseback riding, according to the report from [July 5](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-07-05.205003962638).

Whitehorse Trail

North Cascades

updated 2 months ago

The Whitehorse Trail is reported as largely snow-free as of July 18, July 10, and July 5. However, trail conditions vary significantly due to recent damage. A major landslide has affected a 200-foot section of the trail, approximately 2.1 miles from Darrington, with debris falling into the Stillaguamish River, making this area impassable without a detour. Additionally, one of the old railroad bridges, known as Squire Bridge at the 6.2-mile mark from Darrington, is considered unsafe to cross due to its wooden top being damaged, though users are still attempting to cross it. Hikers and bikers are advised to be aware of overgrown blackberry bushes, particularly in sections east of Veach Road. While some sections are blacktop, many are rock, gravel, or dirt and grass, with limited accessibility reported on the westernmost three miles into Arlington due to flood damage.

Generated from 10 trip reports. Trails change faster than reports do, so check anything you’d turn around for.

What hikers ask about Whitehorse Trail

Generated from the most recent trip reports, newest 2 months ago. Check anything you’d turn around for.

No trip reports on this trail in 2 months, so everything below is at least that old.

A significant landslide has damaged a 200-foot section of the Whitehorse Trail, about 2.1 miles west of Darrington. The trail is impassable at this point, with concrete barriers present, and hikers must detour. The most recent report noting this was from July 5.