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Hiker Headlines: Hike the State; Cascade River Road, Highway 410 major detours; HOT weekend weather

Posted by tiffanyc at Aug 21, 2025 03:14 PM |
Filed under: Hiker News, Hike Planning, Inspiration, North Cascades, Eastern Washington

Join WTA for Hike the State next week! Expect detours on Highway 410 and around Cascade River Road due to bridge closures, as well as a closure on Albian Hill Road. And, there’s hot weather incoming this weekend.

It’s Aug. 21. Join WTA for Hike the State next week! Expect detours on Highway 410 and around Cascade River Road due to bridge closures, as well as a closure on Albian Hill Road. And, there’s hot weather incoming this weekend. Here’s some news you may have missed while out on trail this week.

A map with a hiking reference book, notebook, pen, highlighter, and mug of coffee on it. Photo by WTA staffer Loren Drummond.
Looking for some fall hiking inspiration? Join WTA at Hike the State on Wednesday evening! Photo by WTA staff. 

Hike recs from WTA pros! With 10 fall hike recommendations and hiking tips from WTA staff, there's something for everyone at Hike the State. Join us online on Wednesday evening, Aug. 21, from 6–7 p.m. Our team of four hiking experts is excited to help you find autumn trails with colorful foliage, glowing larches and crisp fall air to add to your hiking list and help you prepare for shoulder season conditions. Register for free online.

White River Bridge closed: The White River Bridge along Highway 410 between Buckley and Enumclaw is closed until further notice due to damage. The detour adds up to 45 minutes of travel. Hikers planning to travel along 410 should take this additional travel time into consideration. 

Cascade River Road detour: The Skagit River Marblemount Bridge will be closed between Sept. 2–16 for construction. Cascade River Road will not be accessible from Marblemount; hikers aiming to reach Cascade River Road will need to start from Rockport and use SR 530. 

Road closure: Albian Hill Road in Colville National Forest will be closed between Aug. 25–Sept. 8 for construction. This restricts access to the Ryan Cabin, Old Stage and Old Stagecoach trails. 

Hot weather on the way: There’s hot weather rolling in across the whole state this weekend, with heat advisories in many places. Be sure to read up on how to stay cool and have everything you need while you’re outside — sun protection, lots of water — and check out some of our favorite shady hikes


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