Horton Butte
Central Cascades
Astronomy
MoonWaxing Gibbous (71%)
Stargazingfair
Trail Conditions
“I went up Fish Creek Trail and spent the night up near Round Lake.”
Last report: May 9, 2026
Safety & Considerations
Today's Hazard
- Strong sun — sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses recommended; water reflection adds glare near the lake
Getting There
Recent Reports
May 9, 2026
I went up Fish Creek Trail and spent the night up near Round Lake. The trail is in ok shape -- a lot of work had been done by the BCRT crew over the past few weeks.
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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