Quite a few folks out on the larch march yesterday and for good reason, it was a spectacular day in the mountains. Parking was readily available at 830 and the trail was not too crowded until later in the afternoon. Ascending through the forest up to the basin look out for pikas in the boulder fields, I saw multiple off leash dogs which may chase or endanger these creatures so be mindful. The larches are close to peaking with some lime green still turning golden. With snow level dropping to 4000 feet I imagine the rocks will get pretty slippery and parts of the trail are exposed, maybe an ice axe will be in order if snow piles up. Berries are mostly desiccated but you can find a handful here and there. I hiked over the pass down to the Fisher Basin camp where the trail is overgrown and rough in spots, the camps are lovely and shaded in the forest and views of Logan are spectacular descending into the basin. Great hike, the challenge of this trail seemed pretty overblown to me lots of different abilities were able to tackle the hike and it took me about an hour from the bottom to the pass without working too hard. Great day out there and beautiful views.

Great and well maintained trail. One stream crossing that’s pretty low was manageable either rock hopping or getting in ankle deep. Some places overgrown, but mostly just annoyance and a few scratches. The rocky switchbacks were well maintained and never felt sketchy (from someone who hates heights and scree). Views on the other side of the pass the most spectacular, and flowers blooming.

Did a four day logout with WTA along the Fisher Creek trail accessing it via "Easy" Pass.  The weather was cool and overcast most days, so the exposed sections up and over Easy Pass were less oppressive than usual.

We did not hike the Fisher Creek Trail all the way to Junction Camp, just as far as Cosho Camp.

Arrived Thursday 8:30AM and there would been ample parking be it not for the cars of my fellow volunteers.  As it was I parked on the shoulder and had my car backed into at some point during my outing without the culprit leaving their contact or insurance information.  May they suffer broken oil pan the next time they are 20 miles up a forest service road without cell service.

The trail up to Easy Pass is in good shape, but as always steep and, for the last couple of miles, rubble, scree and talus.  The last water before the pass and all the way to Fisher Camp (1 1/2 miles pass the pass) is the last creek crossing before you hit the talus. I'd get water where you have rock hop or log balance to cross about 2 miles from the pass.

Fisher Creek trail is mostly in decent shape, but it is very brushy where there is no tree cover.  Brushy as in it's hard to see if there are rocks under the thimble berry bushes. 

The meadows had an abundance of wildflowers in bloom, and the blueberries were ripe.  The thimble berries and the salmon berries were still a week or so out.

Between Fisher Camp and Cosho Camp there were a number of large logs across the trail, but they were all gone by the time we done, so the trail is log free all the way to Junction Camp.  This felt like true old growth forest that hasn't seen an axe or a fire in a very long time. Big trees (silver firs, hemlocks, cedars, doug fir, white pine) and little undergrowth made it feel open and not oppressive like younger forests. 

The mosquitoes in the North Cascades have been a pain this year, but only it seems at high elevation (5000+ feet).  Cosho Camp, despite it being right by Fisher Creek, had very few bugs. No mosquito netting, no DEET.  Cosho Camp is a joy, and sooo much better than Fisher Camp.  All the campsites are flat with soft soil and are all right along the river,  Well worth the extra 4+ miles to get there. 

I was part of a WTA bcrt on Fisher creek trail. We cleared all the trees from Fisher camp to Cosho camp. The trail is clear from Easy pass trailhead to Cosho camp. It is a bit brushy in places. The views are amazing. 

Did a 3 night backpack in ncnp. Drove to Marblemount ranger station to pick up the permit. This took about 30 minutes. We had 2 cars and left one at Panther Creek and drove the other to the Easy Pass th. This took about 20 minutes. We hiked first day to Fisher camp over Easy Pass. This was up, up, up, but very beautiful. Mountain views all around. Camp spots were in the woods and there is a potty. Next day we followed Fisher Creek to Junction Camp. Trail is mostly wooded. Lots of beautiful moss. Gentle ups and downs. Some overgrown vegetation and fallen trees. Lots of delicious berries. Junction camp is towards Thunder trail at the intersection. There are 3 tent areas. 2 have very nice vies of the mountains. It was very hot and we spent the afternoon in the river. Very nice. Next day we hiked 15 miles to Panther camp over Fourth of July Pass. Our longest day. Very hot and lots of sweaty switch backs to the pass. Water is mostly available. Lots of streams to cross. After Neve camp, there are only 3 small ones. More overgrown vegetation and lots of berries after the pass. Panther camp is large, wooded and has some log chairs in the dinning area. Nice touch. There is a lovely waterfall, a little passed the camp. Surrounded by flowers, good spot for sunset. Last day we had only 3 miles, but there were a few steep hills. Again lots of berries. Great backpack!