Soda Springs Big Trees
Central Cascades
A formerly pleasant old-growth loop now closed indefinitely due to hazard trees and fire damage.
About This Trail
Soda Springs Big Trees is a short loop trail in the former Soda Springs Campground along the Little Wenatchee River. The trail once wound through old-growth trees with multiple stream crossings, but the campground has been closed for years due to hazardous trees. The White River-Irving Peak fire in August 2022 caused further damage, and the area remains closed.
WTA explicitly warns that hazard trees make the area dangerous and hikers should refrain from visiting. The road to the campground has been blocked with "do not enter" signs, and the surrounding land includes private property. No restoration or reopening plans have been announced.
This trail should be considered closed indefinitely. The nearby Big Tree Loop trail in the same area is in the same condition.
Astronomy
Trail Conditions
“Too bad - this looks like it would be a nice short loop with a bunch of stream crossings.”
Last report: Jul 5, 2021
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Getting There
Recent Reports
There was a 'do not enter' sign blocking the road to the trailhead, and nearby on the main road there are signs stating that the land beyond the road is private property. Too bad - this looks like it would be a nice short loop with a bunch of stream crossings.
I parked on Forest Road 6500 where there was a sign that the campground was closed due to dangerous trees that need to be removed. There is no sign relating to the name of the campground.
We just visited the springs and surrounding area. Easily accessible from the campground within a short walking distance.
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