Horton Butte
Central Cascades
Astronomy
MoonWaning Gibbous (70%)
Stargazingexcellent
Trail Conditions
SnowReported on trail
Issueclosed for
“Last time we tried the shoreline was burning and the trail was then closed for a year (or two?”
Last report: May 22, 2010
Getting There
Recent Reports
May 22, 2010
22-24 May 2010 We finally got around hiking this trail. Last time we tried the shoreline was burning and the trail was then closed for a year (or two?
Aug 12, 1999
Trail brushy in places and hard to follow on higher grassy sections. Ran out of time (and trail) below 5000 ft so did not complete hike but had good views of Lake Chelan before turning back.
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