Important updates first:
*Scatter Creek TH (N Fork Tieton Trail's start) is no longer a fee-free area, as the WTA site currently says!* NW Forest Pass required, and by the looks of the clean signs and sparkling fee box, this is indeed likely a recent development. Luckily, I brought a $5 bill just in case.
**N Fork Tieton has now been completely logged out!** All 30+ blowdowns have been taken care of. Thank you to the trail workers!
The PCT is in great shape, and the northern summit trail up to Old Snowy Mountain is doable if you're okay with light scrambling at the end and some loose rocks and pummice. I started at 10:30 am at Scatter Creek TH on a Sunday and there was plenty of space. Saw goats, marmot, big bucks, and some quails(?). Still plenty of PCTers heading north. And most importantly, there was no smoke!
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