Cady Ridge, Cady Creek, Little Wenatchee River, Lake Sally Ann, Meander Meadows & Meander Meadow - Dishpan Gap - Cady Ridge Loop — Monday, Aug. 11, 2025

Cady Creek Trail: Those expecting standard trail conditions will find this route to the PCT exceptionally brushy and in many instances difficult to follow. Shoulder-high brush is continuous and often includes devil's club and thistle, which can be uncomfortable to physically navigate through. A good trail map is important to stay on track here, as there are several areas where the true route ebbs out or is challenging to see beneath the brush. The high brush additionally makes it difficult to see where to safely step over rocks and limbs and creates tripping hazards underfoot.

Cady Ridge Trail: This trail has the best conditions of the three at the Little Wenatchee Ford Trailhead to access the PCT. Brush level is not exceptionally notable, and 3-5 downed trees can be expected but can be crossed without issue.

Little Wenatchee Trail: 3 areas of large downed trees can be expected on this route, but there are reroutes around the blowdowns that are passable by both stock users and hikers. A moderate amount of brush can be expected (it can be high in sections) but overall the trail is in passable shape as an approach to meander meadows or the PCT.

The PCT between Cady Creek Junction and White Pass is in good shape, with very few downed logs. Keep in mind that water access will continue to dwindle from seasonal streams as we approach late summer, so fill up accordingly at larger stream crossings. Be mindful of camping only on disturbed surfaces and not on live vegetation in the alpine. Seasonal berries (huckleberry, blueberry and salmonberry) are all in full swing along the trail!