Thunder Creek

May 02, 2012

by Sir-Hikes-A-Lot — last modified May 03, 2012 11:21 AM

Type of Outing: Day hike

Read More in our Hiking Guide: Hike: Thunder Creek; Region: North Cascades -- North Cascades Highway; Agency: North Cascades National Park Visitors Center (Newhalem); Avg Rating: 3.50
Be Aware Of: Blowdowns; Mudholes; Water on trail

I hiked up Thunder Cr to Tricouni Camp. The trail is in marvelous shape, with minimal mud holes/water on the trail. There are ~25 blow-downs from the trail-head to McAllister Camp, with an additional 5 to Tricouni. None are too difficult to get over/under. There is patchy snow starting 1/4 mi beyond the national park boundary and then peters out 1/4 mi before Tricouni. The bridges over Thunder Cr at McAllister Camp and Fisher Cr at Tricouni Camp are in immaculate condition. Cheers!
S-H-A-L

Head to Dog Mountain for Columbia River Gorge views and an explosion of wildflowers. Eager to get in shape for summer? Head straight up the mountain on the northern side. Take the slow and steady eastern flank trail to stop and smell the flowers. (See if you can spot recent work by WTA trail crews.)

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