Boulder Lake
North Cascades
Astronomy
MoonWaning Gibbous (70%)
Stargazingexcellent
Trail Conditions
SnowReported on trail
MudReported on trail
Issuewashed out
Issueblowdown
“The Suiattle River Road (Forest Road #26) has washed out at approximately mile post 4.”
Last report: Dec 11, 2025
Permits / Passes
RequiredNorthwest Forest Pass
Safety & Considerations
Today's Hazards
- Strong sun — sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses recommended; water reflection adds glare near the lake
- Washed Out
- Trees Down
Getting There
Recent Reports
Dec 11, 2025
The Suiattle River Road (Forest Road #26) has washed out at approximately mile post 4. 5 and is blocking vehicle access to these trailheads.
Oct 15, 2025
Got to the trailhead a bit before 9am on a Wednesday morning and saw one very nice guy who had camped in his van overnight. There's room for about 8 cars and no toilet.
Sep 27, 2025
Hiked to the lake today and not much to add to previous reports. Trail starts easy, soon gets gnarly through the burn area, then improves considerably near the Glacier Peak Wilderness boundary.
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