South Fork Tieton River
Central Washington
Astronomy
MoonWaxing Gibbous (71%)
Stargazingfair
Trail Conditions
“On this cold, clear Sunday morning, I set off from Conrad Meadows TH for a 2-night stay at Warm Lake.”
Last report: Oct 6, 2024
Safety & Considerations
Today's Hazard
- Strong sun — sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses recommended; water reflection adds glare near the lake
Getting There
Recent Reports
Oct 6, 2024
On this cold, clear Sunday morning, I set off from Conrad Meadows TH for a 2-night stay at Warm Lake. My car was #5 at the trailhead.
Aug 19, 2021
We planned a loop 3-day backpack trip from the Section 3 TH, after bailing on original plans due to weather in the North Cascades. It was a relatively easy hike up Thursday with full packs, pausing for first lunch at that summit.
Aug 7, 2021
A bit of a late report for an overnight trip up Gilbert in the Goat Rocks! We began our trek from the Conrad Meadows trailhead - the road was in good condition with a few potholes.
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