Fortune Ponds
Strenuous · Out-and-back · 12.4 mi round trip · 2,879 ft gain · 4¾–6¾ hr
Parkingnot reported today
A long, demanding day; experienced hikers in good shape.
No hiker reports in the last 3 days. Be the first to report here
At this trail
Toilets
Pack it out.
Official pageForest Service › record checked 2026-10-06
RestrictionsWilderness regulations apply in designated wilderness.
Parking passNorthwest Forest Pass, $5 per day or $30 per year or an America the Beautiful pass
PermitsDay hikes: none. Overnight: wilderness permit.
AreaSkykomish Ranger District ›
Stevens Pass and US-2, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest U.S. Forest Service
Stevens Pass and US-2, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest U.S. Forest Service
Officialconditions › · roads › · fees ›
Rules, passes and closures change. Check the official Forest Service site before you go.
Getting there
Starts at Meadow Creek Trailhead · 1 other trail starts here
Navigate to the trailhead: Google Maps · Apple Maps · coordinates 47.82730, -121.20838
Right now
TonightPM36°2%
TueAM51°6%
TuePM43°15%
WedAM54°14%
WedPM43°
ThuAM61°
ThuPM44°
FriAM65°1%
Mostly Clear, wind 1 mph · Full forecast ›
Daylight7:21 am 6:20 pm
Air qualityAQI 41 Good
WildfireLittle Giant fire, 34 km away, 172,906 acres, 95% contained
Snow0″ snow at Stevens Pass (3,940 ft, 12.5 km away)
Typical year: normally snow-free now · usually melted out by about Jun 6 · typical peak Mar 30
Typical year: normally snow-free now · usually melted out by about Jun 6 · typical peak Mar 30
Snow levelabout 4,800 ft now · 4,500–9,100 ft over the next three days
PassStevens Pass US 2 13 km
Eastbound: No restrictions · Westbound: No restrictions · pass report ›
Eastbound: No restrictions · Westbound: No restrictions · pass report ›
Cameras
US 2 at MP 63: Big Windy · 11 km › 
US 2 at MP 61.9: Old Faithful Avalanche Zone · 12 km ›
No reports in the last 3 days.
All conditions and reports at Meadow Creek Trailhead
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