Trail Overview

Beckler River Road is a comfortable gravel road with minimal potholes but a strong presence of washboard. This trail is well-groomed with a few bridges overlooking the river. Several hiking trails were noted along with plentiful areas to set up camp with a couple of areas off the road for more privacy. Cellular coverage was minimal to no coverage with AT&T. This route will take you up to Jack Pass and end at Index Galena Road. You will cross the North Fork Skykomish River just before the end of the trail. From Jack Pass to Skykomish River there is a very quick drop in elevation with switchbacks.

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Difficulty

This is a standard gravel road with barely any potholes, no water crossings, or other notable obstacles.

Technical Rating

Evan Fujioka

Mar 02, 2026

Open

Bad washout on evergreen mountain 1 mile from the main junction, also gate closed just beyond that.

Sam Walters

Dec 26, 2025

Open

Deep washout a couple miles in, can be driven through but the bank is quickly erroding making it pretty sketchy.

Dan B

Dec 13, 2025

Open

Due to intense water flow, a culvert was dug out and ejected with substantial erosion and undercutting of the road. While one side of the road maybe able to support vehicle weight, it is highly likely that driving over it might cause a sink hole and pose a dangerous risk.

Derek C

Dec 09, 2025

Open

Road is open all the way around, but trees are falling frequently. Would be wise to bring a saw. On the pavement road between the trail and the highway, there is a washout close to the Skykomish end. The was halfway across the road on 12/9 but may wash out further and require closing the road.

Drew Cross

Oct 04, 2025

Open

Bunky Bunky4477

Jun 23, 2025

Open

Easy trail ride. Great scenery. Small areas of rough rutted road. Lots of snags and tree falls along trail not blocking.

Alby M

May 26, 2025

Open

Thiemo Wieszop

Mar 15, 2025

Open

A light layer of slushy snow from US2 to the end of pavement. Then as you climb in elevation snow base gets heavier. We had a solid foot of it by 1mile before Jack Pass. Soft, fresh powder snow with a little ice or packed snow beneath. We were in a mildly built Cherokee XJ and a stock Subaru Crosstrek with AT tires.