Snowgrass Flat, Goat Lake & Cispus Pass — Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025

Holy cow, the wildflowers! I had heard they would be great, and I still wasn't ready. This is Washington summer hiking at its most glorious. Thanks for sticking to trails and established campsites when you visit to protect this very special place. 

I spent a couple nights camping at Snowgrass flats with day hikes to Goat Lake and Cispus Pass. Here are the details:

Day 1

Berry Patch Trailhead to set up camp at Snowgrass flats (Alpine Camp), then hiked to Goat Lake

9.2 miles, 1800 ft of gain

Day 2

Hiked to Cispus Pass (and a little beyond)

9.6 miles, 1500 ft of gain

Day 3

Hiked back out along Snowgrass flats trail

4.9 miles

Trail conditions: All trails were in great condition. A couple fallen trees to scramble over or muddy spots on Snowgrass Flats and the PCT.

Wayfinding note: The bypass trail from Snowgrass Flats trail to the PCT becomes a little unclear at the stream crossing. Cross on the large log, then turn right to follow the trail. There is a trail heading to the left, but it is marked by a sign on the ground that it is decomissioned.