Downey Creek
North Cascades
Astronomy
MoonWaning Gibbous (70%)
Stargazingexcellent
Trail Conditions
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
RequiredNone
RequiredNorthwest Forest Pass
Safety & Considerations
Today's Hazards
- 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.
Sep 14, 2025
Did not notice the Downey Creek Trail being particularly overgrown on my recent visit, just a few slippery boardwalks and an unbridged crossing or two of some side-creeks (easy this time of year). There's some recent blowdown at the start where there are still snags from the 2020 wildfire, but the rest is in gosh darn remarkable condition.
Aug 7, 2025
This is an unmaintained trail for the most part but it was great for about 3 miles. No downed trees.
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