Mount Dickerman
North Cascades
As of May 2nd, 2026, Mount Dickerman's summer route is mostly snow-free with some soft, ankle-deep snow and occasional post-holing, particularly near water crossings or downed trees. Waterproof footwear and poles are recommended. The winter route has insufficient snow, with reports from April 10th suggesting spotty snow from 3000 ft and persistent snow by 3500 ft, firming up near the summit. Microspikes or crampons were used by some in late March/early April for slippery sections.
The Mountain Loop Highway is reported as melted out to the trailhead, with any cars suitable. Parking is on the shoulder. Expect blowdowns on the trail's lower sections, with a bike potentially useful for the road approach. Be aware of a misleading boot track that veers towards a cliff face; the correct route typically switches back left.
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Took the winter up and the summer route down. There is not enough snow on the winter route, not recommended but the summer route was reasonable. Snow was very soft and we did experience some significa...
Arrived at TH 9:30, only one other car. Several blowdowns the first mile so, easy to get around. Snow consistent along the trail at around 4,000 ft. Super soft melting snow and without snowshoes we ex...
Summited 4/10Biked to TH. The mountain loop is melted out to this TH and almost assuredly to Barlow.Snow free at first, spotty snow around 3000ft, persistent at 3500, just after creek crossing. There ...
Sunset hike of Mt. Dickerman on 3.30.26ROAD:in good shape to the gated closure and suitable for any car. Parked on the shoulder.BIKE:We biked the 3.7 miles from the gate to the Mt. Dickerman trailhead...
We summited on 3/28. A few blowdowns on the trail between the trailhead and 3200 ft. There was patchy snow from 3400 ft till ~4100 where it got pretty consistent and we put on our snowshoes. There’s w...
Summited Mount Dickerman on 1/22/26Drive: The Mountain Loop was slick with frost so drive a bit slower but otherwise fine.Hike: Parked at Deer Creek gate, hard compacted snow just beyond the gate. On...
1st. The Deer Creek gate is closed for the season adding a couple extra miles of road in each direction.2nd. It's early winter in the cascades so conditions changing rapidly and likely the snow levels...
The trail is in good shape with only remnents of snow in the last 1/2 mile and easily passable without spikes. There are sections where water is flowing across or down the trail so check your waterpr...
The weather report for Mt Dickerman had the cloud with sun peeking out icon for Veterans Day. It turned out to be true – the clouds never left the Stillaguamish Valley all day, but it was all sun in t...
Switchback Slog Sets the Stage for Stunning Snowy SightsAfter a couple false starts at other locations (one documentedhere), I decided to give Dickerman a try. I managed to snag one of the last parkin...
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