Trails Used

Coburn Mountain Trail

Trail Conditions

Notes

The snowmobile trail to the first repeater is easy to follow. I did not see the rusted gate mentioned in the MMG. Entering the woods at the two cairns, the trail is better described as a herd path. It is extremely steep! Views from the summit tower were great although foliage may be slightly past peak. Walking down the snowmobile loop was far easier than I imagine an out and back would be. Also, a nice view of mountains to the south was present all the way to the turn.

Parking

Okay with a RAV4, but might be challenging in spots for a low clearance vehicle.

Water Crossings

None

Wildlife

None

Trails Used

Bushwhack

Trail Conditions

Notes

I hiked the Coburns separately, the whack to the East peak was short and thick, not terribly steep or difficult but the register was a pain to find, reminded me of East Scar Ridge. It's in a flat thick spot and its on a snapped off tree and needs replacing. There is a slight view of the main peak from a false summit on the ridge, I curved up this way to avoid the steepest part rather than a direct line. I saw a moose on the way up and again on the way down. The hike only took around 1:15 total for 1.3 miles and 600' of gain. After dinner I went up to the main peak on the trail to watch a spectacular sunset. There were atvs out on the road but nobody on the hiking trail, which is unmarked but easy to follow.

Parking

I drove my truck to just below the summit, as Zach reported. Not too bad in my truck but some may want to walk. The road to Coburn trail was pretty rough, and I suggest parking at the big junction area and walking the rest.

Water Crossings

None

Trails Used

Snowmobile trail, footpath

Trail Conditions

Notes

Started early around 7:00am…. Followed snowmobile trail to first radio repeater then took the very steep footpath marked right after building to the summit. No snow encountered…. Really steep but fun & dry. Excellent 360 views from tower…. Took snowmobile trail back down to the gate. 3 mile round trip hike. No people seen. Just 1 spruce grouse and a snowshoe hare.

Parking

Parked beside yellow gate…. Made it down in Tacoma with no issues…. A car could make it with care

Wildlife

None

Trails Used

Snowmobile trail and (attempt) at hiking trail

Trail Conditions

Equipment

Notes

This trail follows the snowmobile route halfway up the mountain to the first radio shack building, where a steeper footpath branches off toward the summit. About ten minutes from the parking lot, I began encountering patches of snow packed down by snowmobiles, though most of it was still firm enough to avoid serious post-holing. Once I left the snowmobile trail and entered the woods on the hiking footpath, conditions changed dramatically. Deep, rotting, unpacked snow covered the trail, and I post-holed up to my hip several times before deciding to turn around. Instead, I continued to the summit via the snowmobile trail, which alternated between grassy rock, mud, standing water, and stretches of deep snow. I almost left my microspikes behind, but I was very glad to have them along. The summit was completely socked in when I arrived, but over the course of about thirty minutes the clouds slowly lifted, eventually revealing spectacular 360-degree views from the observation tower. At current melt conditions, I’d recommend giving the hiking footpath at least another two weeks before it becomes fully passable.

Parking

The Enchanted Mountain Road was in great shape and no problem for my CRV. The parking area was still a little soft.

Water Crossings

Heavy runoff from yesterday's rains and snowmelt but all manageable

Wildlife

none