Detailed Trail Status by Section

This content was last updated on 2026 July 15th

2026 July 15th

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This report uses southbound mile marker numbers because by the time northbound hikers get to Washington the snow is melted and trail conditions are well known. The target audience is southbound thru hikers and section hikers. To view southbound mile markers in the FarOut app go to Settings and change the Trail Direction. This does not change the visual orientation of the trail, it just changes the mile marker numbers.

Access Roads and Trails

Exit/entry to Section K is very limited this year. The current status of the major access roads and trails can be found here Access Roads and Trails.

Creek crossings

The creek crossings are listed here and also on the Challenging Creek Crossings page. That page includes alternate routes if you choose not to cross.

Fires

There are no fires within 10 miles of the PCT.

The closest fire is the "Luna" fire in North Cascades National Park which is 22 miles west of mm 20 (between Holman Pass and Jim Pass). That 22-acre fire is the only fire on the west side of the PCT. In general, surface winds blow west to east, so this fire may have a small effect on air quality on the PCT. There are a number of large fires approximately 50+ miles to the east of the PCT. So, if winds reverse then air quality could become an issue for hikers.

Blowdowns, blowdowns, and more blowdowns.

Anywhere trail crews have not yet gotten to will be littered with blowdowns because the soil was especially saturated this winter when storms hit. I've noted where trail crews have been to date.

Section L (Canada to Rainy Pass)

  • This section has no significant stream crossings.

  • Sadly, the Slate Peak Fire Lookout collapsed over the winter. So you may see ruins.

  • Many blowdowns between the Canada border and Castle Pass.

  • [mm 7.5] There is a singular patch of snow on Devils Staircase.

  • [mm 36] Two tenacious snow patches on the east slope of Syncline Mountain, between Tatie Peak and Grasshopper Pass.

  • [mm 52.6] !Dangerous washout about 1/4 south of Methow Pass, under Tower Mountain. The North 350 Blades are aware, but I do not think they have assessed the damage yet. I suggest waiting for others hikers to witness yor safe crossing. photo looking northbound.

  • [mm 53.7 - 56.5] Insignificant patches at Granite Pass and Cutthroat Pass.

Section K North (Rainy Pass to NF Sauk River)

  • Trail is snow-free from Rainy Pass to High Bridge and beyond to Vista Ridge. Suiattle Pass is clear.

  • As with past years, some aggressive bear activity has been reported in the NCNP portion of the PCT. These are only black bears.

  • North 350 Blades have been working this section and its clear of windfalls from Rainy Pass to well up into the Agnes Creek valley.

  • [mm 71] A temporary suspension bridge has been installed over Maple Creek.

  • Services in Stehekin are impacted by the December floods. Details are on the Resupply page.

  • [mm 93.25] The S. F. Agnes Creek Bridge at Hemlock Camp is out. A logjam should make for an easy crossing.

  • Expect hundreds and hundreds of blowdowns From Suiattle Pass to Milk Creek and still more after that.

  • [mm 103] Debris over trail from an avalanche below Plummer Mtn. just before crossing Miners Creek.

  • [mm 122.5] A single patch of snow above the headwaters of East Fork Milk Creek.

  • [mm 132] Mica Lake has melted. Insignificant snow patches for one mile past Mica Lake.

  • [mm 140] Kennedy Creek is rapid so cross with caution and with friends.

  • [mm 143.75] Baekos Bridge is still cracked in half but still in place and usable as a bridge.

  • [mm 148.5] Insignificant snow patches only at the top of Red Pass.

  • Beyond Red Pass there is no snow in Section K

Section K South (NF Sauk River to Stevens Pass)

  • Completely snow free, even around Kodak Mtn. or Lake Sally Ann.

  • Stevens Pass is open for summer operations.

Section J (Stevens Pass to Snoqualmie Pass)

  • Completely snow free, even Pieper Pass and the north side of Alaska Mtn.

  • Plan for a lot of windfalls in the north end of Section J.

  • [mm 193] Rockslide across trail just south of Lake Susan Jane (See N350 Blades assessment).

  • [mm 224.5] Waptus River Bridge has washed away. See Creeks.

  • [mm 238.25] As usual since 2009, there is no bridge at Lemah Creek.

  • Crews have recently cleared windfalls from Lemah Creek to Spectacle Lake

Section I, North (Snoqualmie Pass to Naches Pass)

  • Completely clear of snow, even under Tinkham Peak.

Section I, Mid (Naches Pass to Chinook Pass)

  • Completely clear of snow.

Section I, South (Chinook Pass to White Pass)

  • Completely clear of snow.

Section H, North (White Pass to Midway)

  • [mm 372.5] Snow patches around the trail starting at the headwaters of the Clearfork Cowlitz River but snow is easy to avoid all the way to Old Snowy Mtn.

  • [mm 375.5] Here the Old Snowy Mtn snow patches begin and continue for 1.5 miles to mm 377. It's about 50/50 snow covered. Typically hikers avoid late season snow by taking the high route.

  • No snow from mm 377 to Cascade Locks/Bridge of the Gods. That includes Mt Adams and Indian Heaven.

Section H, Mid (Midway to Williams Mine)

  • Completely clear of snow, even around Mt Adams.

Section H, South (Williams Mine to Columbia River)

  • Completely clear of snow, even Indian Heaven