Hiked in 1.8 miles through the burn zone from last year's Norse Peak Fire. Most of the forest along the trail was burned severely with many dead and burnt trees still standing. Very few plants and wildflowers present. No wildlife. Given the condition of the trees, I would not return for a couple of years until most of the dead trees have fallen, definitely not in the winter with rain, snow and wind.The trail is washed out about 1.8 miles in from run-off in a dry creek bed. Around 6 feet deep and 10 feet across. Can be maneuvered around by going uphill a little ways. We chose to return and visit the falls at the beginning of the trail. The area around the falls was not burnt but parts of the trail there were.
Photos linked below and at https://sfrphoto.smugmug.com/2018-Hikes/2018-08-19-Hiking-on-Chinook-Pass-Union-Creek-Trail/
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