Middle Fork Snoqualmie River, Dutch Miller Gap — Saturday, Mar. 1, 2025

Overnight snowshoe to a couple miles past the Horse Camp.

ROAD: Same as ever.

ROADTRAIL TO HORSE CAMP: One easily passed blowdown, snow free until a quarter mile from horse camp. Snow only present in open areas, up to 6" deep. Wet wet snow! Icy crust in spots but otherwise you posthole. Privy at horse camp accessible.

TRAIL BEYOND HORSE CAMP: Snow conditions same: largely bare under trees, increasing depth in open areas up to 2'. Crawford Creek streams were all passable by rock-hopping. Snow very spotty in parts, mostly not enough to be a concern but I did hear a couple avvys rumble in the distance late Saturday afternoon (warm sunny day). Some blowdowns on trail, climbable but probably not passable for a horse.

Very sad and annoying snow cover. Had to take my snowshoes on/off multiple times. Crawford Creek also notable lower than same time last year, haven't bee able to cross in February before. Deeply concerning winter.