Hiked from Middle Fork Snoqualmie trailhead to the Dingford Creek trailhead, then followed the Dutch Miller Gap trail (along the closed gravel road) to Goldmyer Hot Springs.  Camped at the hot springs.  Was able to find a log jam over Burntboot Creek about 100 yards downstream from the normal ford and crossed over it.  WARNING: The log jam has a lot of rotting, slippery, and breakable sections and it is easy to fall off or break through.  I wouldn't try it if it's raining or there is ice.  Don't go over it unless you're sure of handling these conditions.  

Trails were all snow free.  After 3 days without rain, there was still some water on all trails and a bit of mud, but nothing I needed boots for.  Would be a different story after rains.  

Had a nice sunny but cool day for my hike in. A few blowdowns on the first Middle Fork section, and some water and mud on the old road, but easy going.

Camped at the hot springs and got a hot soak in just before it got dark.  Temps were cool to cold, dipping to 28 degrees overnight and only 32 degrees when I got up around 7ish. 

Carefully navigated the log jam to get on the section of Middle Fork Snoqualmie trail between Goldmyer and the Dingford Creek bridge.  That trail section was actually in pretty good shape.  Only 6 blowdowns of any real size, all easily navigated around, and 2-3 smaller ones that could be moved off the trail by a couple people.  Back to the car at Middle Fork Snoqualmie trailhead and home in time for dinner.

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.

Road to the trail: There were no obstacles other than the road still being in very rough condition. I have a high clearance 4x4 and had no issue at all with it. Probably took 30-45 minutes to go the 5-6 miles, but I would recommend high clearance for sure. That said, there was a minivan at the Dingford Creek Trailhead, so others can clearly make it if they are careful. 

Trailhead: There were probably 6-10 cars when I got there on a Thursday morning and about the same number when I left midday on a Friday. The toilets were closed for the winter. 

Trail conditions: I went to Goldmyer for an overnight and took the old forest road there and back. I got there mid-day and set up camp and had lunch before heading up the valley to see what conditions are like. The trail/old road was almost completely snow/ice free up to Goldmyer, but with a fair bit of water on the road, so boots were nice to have. The caretaker at the cabin recommended taking the road up towards Hardscrabble Horse Camp since it is in the sun more and would likely have less snow. It is higher up the valley and goes through multiple avalanche chutes, so it leads to some better views too. That is the way I took and didn't disappoint. I stopped maybe about half a mile from the horse camp because the snow. It wasn't too deep, but became annoying. The views of Burntboot Peak along this stretch were really amazing. Heading back to Goldmyer along the road and stayed the night. Great little campsite along the creek with water access. It is a bit of a hike up to the hot springs, but very worth it. Water felt great after 12-13 miles on trail and the setting next to a waterfall on the same creek is amazing. Since it was about 4:30, all the day trippers had left already and it wasn't very crowded at all. Next morning packed up camp and headed back out the way I came. 

Wildlife: Didn't see anything outside some birds and squirrels. 

Overall, around 20 miles and 2000 ft elevation gain to take advantage of a really nice weather window. Great couple days in the Middle Fork valley as always. 

Today I did a round trip to the bridge that crosses the river over to the Dingford Creek Trail. Update to the most recent reports: no snow or ice in the parking lot or anywhere on the trail. However, there WAS a lot of water, in some cases the entire trail is a couple inches deep and the stream crossings take a little creativity. The alternative riverside trail is really swamped in one section. Overall great day. 

We arrived at the TH around 9a on Monday, President's Day. There were a handful of cars in the lot. The toilet was stocked and cleaned.

The road to the TH has been plowed, but the parking lot has not. You will need waterproof shoes to get through the parking lot until the snow melts.

The trail is mostly packed snow. There are a few bare spots and a few slushy, watery spots. We wore microspikes and were glad we had them but we saw a couple of people doing fine in tennis shoes. There were a few small trees blocking the trail, but we found them easy to step over.