This trail starts near Greenwater Lakes Trailhead on FS-70, and not to be confused with Naches Loop next to Chinook Pass, both are near SR-410 but miles apart.

The first half mile has about 700’ elevation gain, and today's brushing was done by yours truly, as this tall guy hates overhanging branches.  Once you get to the second forest service road crossing, turn left on the road and go out to the cliff / viewpoint.  It’s awesome!

Much of upper TR-1175 has been ATV-land and is full of steep, slippery ruts.  Per signs, I think the FS is trying to tell ATV’er not to use it due to erosion.  I was walking on FS road about half the day.

I’d like to explore this area more next year and maybe get out to the PCT via this network.

Bridge is out per forest service post  

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Wonderful wildflower show and scenery on this one!  I've included 5min of video highlights below..

Crowds: by starting the hike at 7am, we saw very few others but by 11am the parking lot was overflowing

Bugs: some mosquitoes.. deet worked fine

WIldflowers: pasqueflower seed pods, heather, ash, penstemon, Columbia Lilies, avalanche lilies, arnica, spirea, larkspur, cusicks speedwell, lupine, stonecrop and more that I've forgotten.  South facing half of loop is at peak bloom; North facing section should be at peak bloom over the next 14 days.

Trees: yellow cedar, sub-alpine fir, mtn hemlock, grand fir and Pacific silver fir

Road & Trail: no issues at all

3 cars at the Greenwater trailhead made us choose this trail and a need for solitude. This historic trail is very steep from the beginning and all the way up to Road 70. No obstacles but several freshly cut trees were spotted. An amazing icicle wall was one of the rewards. The steep trail was perfect condition  - no ice or mud. different conditions would make it difficult due to the steep nature. Once we reached Rd 70 and in need of sun we opted for the road. Views and sun were our reward. Upon reaching the upper Pyramid creek snopark we took to an decommissioned road behind the pile of rocks. It was snow covered but easy to follow with 2 water sources. The sun and views continued until or lunch-turn around spot not far from the crossing of Meadow Creek. Winter is a great time to travel these decommissioned roads as most of the debris is easily navigated under a blanket of snow. Will go back this winter and finish the actual Naches Trail before the vehicles arrive! Saw no one all day.

Since I couldn’t find a trip report for the Naches Trail, I decided to go there and write one!  This unmaintained trail is easily accessible from the Greenwater Lakes trailhead off FR 70.  NW Forest Pass is all you need, even in winter.  Motorized vehicles are not allowed in winter.  The trail was very steep in many places.  Blowdowns are plentiful but passable.  We headed east from the parking lot at the trailhead.  No snow on trail. We eventually crossed FR70.  Later we crossed FR 7065.  After that point the trail widens and becomes passable for ORVs.  We then started crossing small patches of snow and ice.  We had a time limit, so only got about 1/2 way to Government Meadows.  The snow was becoming more constant, so that was our turn around point. This was a fun choice for an adventure.  There were no other people on the trail!