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Mt. Pilchuck
Area:
North Cascades - Mountain Loop Highway
Permit Required:
Trailhead Elevation:
2910
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Elevation Gain:
2202
Trail Type:
Hike
Distance Round Trip :
6 Miles
Trailhead Latitude:
48.069980
Peak Season:
July through September
Longitude:
-121.815050

Dogs Allowed Photographic Opportunities

Conditions
Trail
Water
Other
Trail is well maintained
Some water crossings have bridges


Experience

This popular hike through varied surroundings is very scenic.  At the end of the trail is an old fire lookout cabin that has been restored by the Everett Mountaineers as small museum.  The 360 degree views are easily worth the 3 mile uphill trek.  Snow can linger into late July some years so watch your footing on the trail.

 

The parking lot at the trail head can be crowded during the peak months.

The views get much better as you ascend out of the forest.

The old fire lookout at the top of Mt. Pilchuck.

A view from the top!

 

 

 


Nearest Town: , .


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Driving Directions:

Follow the Mountain Loop Highway 12.8 Miles to about 1 mile past the Verlot Public Service center (just past bridge). Turn right on Mt. Pilchuck road No. 42 and continue 7 miles to roads end.
Comments

Submitted by: Mr. Trail
On: 2008-07-14 20:29:29

On July 12, 2008 there was considerable snow on the trail. Be prepared for snow levels up to 5 feet near the summit.  The rock scramble just below the lookout is clear of snow.

 

Snow on the trail (July 12, 2008)

 

Mt. Rainier from trail.

 

View towards Seattle from lookout.

 

Mt. Baker





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Trail inf0 contributed by: bacolv
Added on: 2007-07-09 22:59:20


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