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Boulder River — Dec. 19, 2024

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
4 photos
Beware of: road, trail conditions

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Bring your rainboots and enjoy a wander through a lush forest!

Road: Mini van approved. Narrow road obstacle at the very beginning of the FS road from a down tree. If you have a wide vehicle it will not make it, there is a big drop off. Otherwise, the road is straightforward with an average amount of potholes. Totally doable.

TH: Smallish lot at the roads end. NO toilet or privy at TH.

Trail: A beautiful walk through the forest. Was pleasantly surprised by the waterfalls! Pictures don't do them justice and I'm sure they are even more spectacular in peak flow.

There were several blowdowns across the trail, easy to get over though. Additionally, there were countless "mini streams" that we hop scotched over, would highly recommend waterproof books during this time of year. You only get to go down to the river 3 times, most of it is up along the river in the forest.

The trail ends at a backpacking campground. 

The trail is straight forward and beautiful. 

Boulder River — Dec. 8, 2024

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
Beware of: trail conditions

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Road in good condition besides the obstruction noted in previous report. Some small potholes but should be navigable for any car. Tons of water on trail today, unsurprisingly. The last couple miles of trail to the beach are mostly stream at this point. 

Boulder River — Nov. 26, 2024

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
2 photos
Beware of: road, trail conditions

7 people found this report helpful

 

Access Road Open but Use Caution: The Forest Service has cut out the large tree that fell in FR 2010 to Boulder River Trailhead but the root wad of the tree is still present. The road is passable but narrow, approximately 9ft in width between the root wad and a cut bank. Besides this problem spot, the road has been recently maintained (graded and spot rocked) and is in good condition. 

Boulder River — Nov. 23, 2024

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
2 photos
Beware of: road, trail conditions

17 people found this report helpful

 

Forrest road NF 2010 is closed about 3 miles from the trail head

Boulder River — Nov. 10, 2024

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
3 photos

7 people found this report helpful

 

Nice, easy trail with not as much mud as I was expecting for the time of year. However, I was also dressed appropriately. Not too many people there. Peaceful day.