Grindstone Mountain
Central Cascades
Forecast
Friday82°FSunny2% precip3-9 mph
Tonight55°FPatchy Smoke4% precip6-9 mph
Saturday73°FSunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers15% precip6-13 mph
Friday Night55°FPartly Cloudy2% precip8 mph
Sunday72°FMostly Sunny6% precip3-10 mph
Saturday Night52°FSlight Chance Rain Showers16% precip6-13 mph
Monday73°FSunny1% precip6-9 mph
Sunday Night50°FPartly Cloudy4% precip7-10 mph
Monday Night50°FMostly Clear3% precip9 mph
Astronomy
MoonWaxing Gibbous (71%)
Stargazingfair
Trail Conditions
SnowReported on trail
MudReported on trail
Issueblowdown
“Trail was in great condition up to the ridge below Grindstone Mt, slightly overgrown in spots but very minimal blowdowns.”
Last report: Jun 7, 2026
Safety & Considerations
Today's Hazard
- Trees Down
Getting There
Recent Reports
Jun 7, 2026
First time up the chatter creek trail, was hoping to go explore Ladies Pass area and tag Cape Horn. Trail was in great condition up to the ridge below Grindstone Mt, slightly overgrown in spots but very minimal blowdowns.
Sep 16, 2023
Overnight at Lake Edna, with climbs of Grindstone Mt and Cape Horn from 9/16-17. The road to Chatter Creek TH was in good shape and suitable for all vehicles.
Jul 30, 2022
We hiked in via Chatter Creek Trail. The mosquitos in the upper areas were terrible, but not too bad in the lower elevations, below the treeline.
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