Milk Creek
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%)
Stargazingfair
Trail Conditions
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
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 21, 2025
We returned to see if we could make it to the PCT junction on the Milk Creek trail. We were able to make it to the campsite which is drained from Twin Lakes which is approximately 3.
Jul 3, 2025
We planned to take this trail the night of July 3 up to the junction with the PCT at Milk Creek to head up Fire Creek Pass and explore the area. Easy logjam crossing near the Suiattle River Trailhead as per previous reports.
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