Road to trailhead is fine.
The trail is in great shape all the way to the snow. We used snow shoes and ice axes to go straight up rather than around at the final ascent. I highly recommend this route. The mapped trail takes you along the ridge to the right of the tower, and it's sketchy right now, in my opinion.
That last 1500 feet in the snowfield is a killer.
Bring sunscreen!
4.95 miles up and about 4 hours and 30 minutes. Going down took half that, I'd guess.
oh and enjoy the slide down, that's fun.
Type of Hike
Day hikeTrail Conditions
Minor obstacles posing few problemsRoad
Road suitable for all vehiclesBugs
Bugs were not too badSnow
Trail snow-covered at times - gear and expertise recommended
Comments
Seacreatures on Green Mountain
Doggy sweetheart
Posted by:
Seacreatures on Jun 14, 2024 02:02 PM
N Cascades hiker on Green Mountain
Thanks for the report. When do you estimate the trail to be completely snow free?
Posted by:
Hike-life on Jun 18, 2024 06:39 AM
Westwong on Green Mountain
I don't have the experience to give an estimate. This is the first time I've been on this trail, but my educated guess would be maybe August? There was a lot of snow, and its been cold enough for more up there.
Posted by:
Westwong on Jun 18, 2024 11:57 AM
N Cascades hiker on Green Mountain
Dang that’s too far out in summer
Posted by:
Hike-life on Jun 19, 2024 03:11 PM
Westwong on Green Mountain
I wouldn't take my word for it tho! I would check back as the weeks go by and hopefully some more reports will be showing up for yuh.
Posted by:
Westwong on Jun 19, 2024 06:31 PM
N Cascades hiker on Green Mountain
Will keep checking, thanks.
Posted by:
Hike-life on Jun 20, 2024 06:28 AM