The trip report before this one was March 14, so I wanted to give an update about the access. The road to the trailhead has still not been plowed, so there is about 2 feet of (well-packed) snow to walk on starting from the snowshoe trailhead (NF-4832). As the previous trip report says, this adds half a mile each way to the hike. I didn't actually do the hike given a foot injury and lack of microspikes (let alone snowshoes), but there were three or four cars there in the early morning, so some folks clearly managed to go in and camp. NF-4832 itself is entirely snow-free (as are all of the plowed Snoqualmie Pass roads).

The turn-off from the main road to the trailhead is not passable with the current snow levels, but other than that it was a beautiful snowy hike. There was a steady rain but my poncho kept me dry and it kept the crowds to a minimum. The walk from the road to the TH adds about a mile to the distance, but this snow is compact and well-traveled. I used microspikes on my boots but really should have had snowshoes as I sunk into deep newly fallen snow a half dozen times.

The two bridge crossings on the far side of the lake had close to 7ft of snow piled up but one has a small trail that you would have to take off snowshoes to cross.

The Gold Creek Pond is a wonderful quick hike in the snow and I think it would be even better on a clear day!

well, the day was beautiful and there was tons of snow...except it's really compacted so it was crunch, crunch...not the quiet snowshoeing experience i was hoping for. a couple of folks were actually having an easier time with boots and trax. i would wait until there's some new snowfall.  

We go to gold creek often for a winter walk with the dog- the road was in pretty rough condition this time- high snow difficult to drive on with a low clearance car. Multiple cars getting stuck/shoveling out. Lots of snow on the trail and beautiful views as usual

We headed up to hike Gold Creek Pond and arrived at the access road around noon on Saturday 2/5/22.  The road was snow and slush covered.  However, more importantly, there were many people there who were having much difficulty with the road conditions and (occasionally) in vehicles not appropriate for the weather.
We helped one poor person who's front bumper had partially torn off the car as a result of snow piling up behind it while they tried to get out of a parking space.  They didn't have a shovel or chains and were valiantly trying to dig out with a snowshoe.
If you plan to drive up to Gold Creek Pond this weekend, please be aware of the road conditions and come prepared with snow tools and lots of patience.
...and don't forget your snow park pass.  We spoke to the ranger as he wrote out multiple tickets for the many unpaid vehicles.