Lake Augusta
Central Cascades
Astronomy
MoonWaxing Gibbous (71%)
Stargazingfair
Trail Conditions
“Lots of recent trip reports call out the huge number of blowdowns on the trail due a wildfire 10 years ago.”
Last report: Jun 2, 2026
Safety & Considerations
Today's Hazard
- Strong sun — sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses recommended; water reflection adds glare near the lake
Getting There
Recent Reports
Jun 2, 2026
As of right now I dont reccomend this trail to anyone in their right mind. That being said, if youre looking for a trail that your more likely to see a bear or a cougar rather than a person and willing to navigate through heavy brush taller than you obscuring the trail while also hoping around over, under, and around the hundreds(literally) down trees, well then keep reading.
Oct 14, 2025
Lots of recent trip reports call out the huge number of blowdowns on the trail due a wildfire 10 years ago. BUT: the first 1.
Sep 27, 2025
Wasn't sure about doing Big Jim at first with the smoke forecast and the fact that Hatchery Creek trail is infamous for its gazillion blowdowns. We decided to try for it anyway.
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