Tacoma Pass to Government Meadows
Central Cascades
Astronomy
MoonWaxing Gibbous (71%)
Stargazingfair
Trail Conditions
“Trail in great shape, except there are a lot of blowdowns in and just after the burn zone before Windy Gap.”
Last report: Jul 4, 2025
Getting There
Recent Reports
Jul 4, 2025
July 4-7, 2025 Stampede Pass to Government Meadows. Beware of water shortage on this route!
Sep 1, 2024
Set your odometer. When the pavement ends and the gravel begins on FR 54, you will drive 10 miles before you get to FR 4112 off to the right, which you will have 1.
Jul 8, 2023
Trail in great shape, except there are a lot of blowdowns in and just after the burn zone before Windy Gap. Kept going pst Arch Rock spring all the way to Norse Peak.
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