McClellan Butte
Snoqualmie Region
As of August 2nd, 2026, McClellan Butte's trail is snow-free and in good condition with only a few minor blowdowns easily stepped over. The final scramble is also dry and clear. Be aware of potential gunshots sounding close by on the descent, particularly below 2500ft, as reported on August 2nd. Recent reports from July 15th and earlier mention high bug activity, especially near the summit, so bug spray is recommended. Wildberries, including blueberries, salmonberries, and thimbleberries, are abundant along the trail. Road conditions to the trailhead are generally good with short, slightly potholed stretches. Parking was available in early mornings and late afternoons in recent weeks.
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Hiked on 08/02. Started the hike around 2:30. This trip report is not actually about the trail (which is in good condition), but rather a heads up about very close-sounding gunshots for the last 2.5 m...
Trail is in very good condition — only a couple blowdowns. Got lucky with views — clouds settled in the lowlands. Final scramble dry and easy. All alone up there for late breakfast.Started at 7am and ...
Four of us from the Mountaineers had a wonderful, albeit humid, hike up McClellan Butte as far as the base of the east scramble route. I'd been concerned the day before as PurpleAir, WTA AQI and AirNo...
Wildberry paradise! Thimbleberries, salmonberries, blueberries, and huckleberries all right on the trail.Trail was in good condition, only one minor blowdown that was easy to step over. Bugs weren’t n...
Fun Saturday workout. Trail is in great condition, just one blowdown along the way. We lucked out with no bugs and mild albeit muggy weather. Lots of wildflowers and blueberries along the way. Thimble...
The trail is in great shape for a summer run or hike. It is completely snow-free, though you should be prepared for some minor trail washouts and a heavy presence of bugs near the summit.Trail Conditi...
Great Sunday for a climb! We started around 10:15, which made for having the top and its mesmerizing views almost all to ourselves. We passed a gaggle of trail runners on our ascent, which was a bit n...
HappySemiquincentennial, America!Almost exactly two years ago, I summited McClellan Butte while there was still snowpack. Though I love the hike, I did get injured, and vowed to return when the mounta...
Enjoyable trail, and not too crowded on July 4. Most of my hike up had limited views in the fog. Starts off gently, which might fool you, then gets increasingly steep. The trail is in good shape, exce...
Pleasant day out on the trail. Small bumps on the road in but no big deal. Trail in good condition, some small logs down but no problem to get over. Second half of the hike is relatively steep, climbi...
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