Access Report: Updated at least every Wednesday evening
Goldmyer is open year round in all weather conditions.
Check the forecast prior to visit and plan accordingly.
National Weather Service - North Bend
Middle Fork Valley Weather Information
TRAVEL TIME (DRIVING + HIKING COMBINED) FROM SEATTLE/TACOMA: 4 - 5 HOURS ONE WAY.
April 26, 2024
**The most up-to-date information we have.**
VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS:
AWD or 4WD and 8 - 9 inches of ground clearance.
DRIVING CONDITIONS:
Forest Service road to the trailhead can take a minimum of 1 hour to drive. It is unpaved with soft shoulders and limited pull-offs. Expect potholes, ruts, rocks, dips, branches, and water.
Trees can fall across the road and trail at any time. Be prepared with saw, axe, or chainsaw to clear downed trees/tree debris from road for access.
HIKE & PROPERTY CONDITIONS:
Waterproof boots recommended.
Dutch Miller Gap Trail is the recommended and most direct route (located past the metal gate in the Dingford Creek trailhead parking lot.) Check-in is on the property after the hike.
- The hike is approx. 5 miles one-way at 200 ft elevation.
- Plan for 2-3 hours each way.
- Expect: rocks, ruts, potholes.
- This route is open to mountain bikes year round.
Important Notes
The Middle Fork Valley is home to a variety of wildlife including bears and mountain lions. Visitors should educate themselves via US Forest Service website here, here, and here.
There is no cell or internet service. Be smart and only drive as far as seems safe. Anticipate hiking farther.
We cannot make reservations for same-day and next-day visitors. If there are openings on the calendar, same-day and next-day visitors must attempt as walk-ins. Walk-ins have no guarantee of entry and are first come, first served. Walk-ins pay caretakers on property in exact cash.
We do not operate a waitlist. If a day reads FULL on the calendar then we are booked to capacity.
Access to Goldmyer is limited to 20 people per day in order to preserve the wilderness environment and avoid over-use.