
Image Lake via Miners Ridge
North Cascades
Forecast
Thursday79°FSlight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny24% precip1-9 mph
Friday79°FSunny1-9 mph
Thursday Night61°FPartly Cloudy9% precip2-8 mph
Saturday70°FMostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain37% precip1-10 mph
Friday Night61°FMostly Clear3% precip1-9 mph
Sunday64°FChance Light Rain39% precip2-8 mph
Saturday Night55°FChance Light Rain37% precip2-10 mph
Monday70°FMostly Sunny8% precip1-8 mph
Sunday Night55°FSlight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy22% precip1-8 mph
Monday Night54°FPartly Cloudy9% precip1-8 mph
Astronomy
MoonWaxing Gibbous (71%)
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Trail Conditions
SnowReported on trail
MudReported on trail
Issuewashed out
“The Suiattle River Road (Forest Road #26) has washed out at approximately mile post 4.”
Last report: Dec 11, 2025
BugsJul 7, 2025
Permits / Passes
RequiredNorthwest Forest Pass
Safety & Considerations
Today's Hazards
- Strong sun — sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses recommended; water reflection adds glare near the lake
- Washed Out
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.
Aug 23, 2025
Started at Suiattle River trailhead which was about 2/3 full when I headed out on Saturday afternoon. The trail is very smooth and mostly forested all the way to Miner's Ridge.
Jul 11, 2025
Another weekend warrior trip. I’d hoped to get to the trailhead in the early evening, but as it happened work stuff prevented me hitting the road until almost 5pm.
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