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

Kale v

Aug 01, 2026

Temporarily Closed

Weather Event

Beckler River Bridge is severely damaged from storms early this year and is not crossable. The National Forest Development Rd 65 just after Jack Pass on the Skykomish side of the river has several blow downs that have been partially cleared making it possible to get down to the river.

Brian Sloan

Jul 01, 2026

Temporarily Closed

Weather Event

Half the bridge is missing

scm ferd

Jun 28, 2026

Obstructed

Washout

You must go in from skyhomish side, trail washes out right at the end towards the index side. Pretty easy trail otherwise. Some of the side spur trails also have washouts and higher clearance is needed. 1st gen Tacoma on 35s

Evan Fujioka

Mar 02, 2026

2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon

Obstructed

Washout

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

Sam Walters

Dec 26, 2025

1999 Chevrolet Tahoe

Obstructed

Washout

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

2000 Subaru Outback

Obstructed

Impassable Water CrossingDowned TreeWashout

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

2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Obstructed

Washout

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

2021 KTM 890 Adventure R

Open

NormalWashboard

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

2024 Jeep Wrangler

Open

Normal

Thiemo Wieszop

Mar 15, 2025

Open

Muddy/WetSnow/Ice

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.