Emerald Peak
Central Cascades
Astronomy
MoonWaxing Gibbous (71%)
Stargazingfair
Trail Conditions
SnowReported on trail
“The North Fork Entiat River road is rough, but we made it up to the trailhead in a Subaru Crosstrek with no problem.”
Last report: Jul 3, 2026
Permits / Passes
RequiredNational Park Pass
RequiredNorthwest Forest Pass
Safety & Considerations
Today's Hazard
- Strong sun — sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses recommended; water reflection adds glare near the lake
Getting There
Recent Reports
Jul 3, 2026
3-day/2-night backpacking trip to climb Emerald, Saska and Cardinal Peaks in the Chelan Mountains from July 3-5, 2026. ROAD: The road to the North Fork Entiat was in good shape and currently passenger car-friendly, quite an upgrade from my visit in 2024!
Sep 18, 2023
Day 2 morning of a 3day trip in the Entiats, paired this peak with Pinnacle. Late start on the day because I did not know what to make of the weather..
Aug 27, 2023
Fantastic 3 day backpacking adventure hitting 3 of the Washington State Top 100 Peaks with Ngie. The North Fork Entiat River road is rough, but we made it up to the trailhead in a Subaru Crosstrek with no problem.
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