Milk Creek
North Cascades
Astronomy
MoonWaning Gibbous (70%)
Stargazingexcellent
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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