Milk Creek - Suiattle River Loop
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.
Jul 29, 2025
This is anecdotal, but we received reports from multiple hikers, so I believe the data is good. Going up the Suiattle toward the PCT on the 29th of July, there were multiple (I'd say about 7) helicopters heard over Milk Creek.
Oct 6, 2023
I did a late season overnight trip to the Vista Ridge from the Suiattle River trailhead and back. Late season there is no water on the ridge, so you have to either decent to the creek in East Fork Milk creek drainage or pack enough before heading up along the Vista Ridge trail.
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