- Trail:
- Herman Creek (Cascade Locks)
- Status:
- Significant Issue / Amber
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Issue status:
- Condition:
- Dry -
- Reporter Primary Activity:
- Hike
Description:
Herman Creek conditions 10/2/26 — two heads-ups:
1. Herman Creek Cutoff is gone. Completely unfindable — wiped out by the 2024 Whiskey Creek fire damage. Don't plan a loop on it; I extended my out-and-back toward Tomlike Mountain instead.
2. Herman Creek main trail from Whiskey Creek to Noble Camp is very rough right now: dozens of blowdowns, a few genuinely tough to get over/around, and about a quarter mile marked by flagging tape only. Fine for patient daytime hikers, but slow — don't count on making time.
Water: plentiful. All the named creeks are running — at least 5 good sources between Whiskey Creek and Noble Camp.
21.15 mi / 4,509 ft / just under 8 hrs.
1. Herman Creek Cutoff is gone. Completely unfindable — wiped out by the 2024 Whiskey Creek fire damage. Don't plan a loop on it; I extended my out-and-back toward Tomlike Mountain instead.
2. Herman Creek main trail from Whiskey Creek to Noble Camp is very rough right now: dozens of blowdowns, a few genuinely tough to get over/around, and about a quarter mile marked by flagging tape only. Fine for patient daytime hikers, but slow — don't count on making time.
Water: plentiful. All the named creeks are running — at least 5 good sources between Whiskey Creek and Noble Camp.
21.15 mi / 4,509 ft / just under 8 hrs.
Local Weather During Report
- Summary
MostlyClear - Temperature
17° (10°/25°) - Precip
0 mm/h - Wind
5.39 km/h - Cloud Cover
35% - Humidity
0.62
