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Winchester Mountain — Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026

North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
Winchester Mountain by seattlegrrlie

Road is same as last year, which is in top worst three in the state. I went off roading on cleaner trails earlier this year

Not recommend if you do not have 4x4 (not awd) and protective plates for radiator/skid plates

If you decide to
1. Headlights on
2. Roll slow (10mph) so you can SEE
3. Look as far forward as possible for oncoming vehicle
4. Stop fully at turn out or at switchback. You do not pass while both still moving. Period
5. Uphill needs to back up to the turn out. If you are not comfortable backing along a narrow gravel drop-off do not drive this road

I reapeat, one of you STOP at the passing. You let the outside car pass. Uphill vehicle must back downhill to a safe passing spot. Do not barrel full send as fast as you can. It's not how quick you can drive it. It's how controlled you can drive it and these last two months, I have witnessed some things

Winchester Mountain by seattlegrrlie
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