Badger Mountain - Skyline Trail
Central Washington
Astronomy
MoonWaning Gibbous (70%)
Stargazingexcellent
Trail Conditions
“Parking around noon on a Sunday was no issue.”
Last report: Dec 21, 2025
Safety & Considerations
Today's Hazard
- Strong sun — sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses recommended
Getting There
Recent Reports
Dec 21, 2025
Parking around noon on a Sunday was no issue. Took the Skyline trail up and Sagebrush trail down to make it a loop, rather than out and back.
Mar 8, 2025
Great trail, but will need to complete it again when the fog is gone.
Nov 30, 2024
Did the 100 classic hike route. Trail in pristine condition aside from the dog poop.
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