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Mount Pilchuck Trail in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

The Mount Pilchuck Trail offers hikers a challenging yet rewarding adventure through the forests and rocky terrain of Washington's Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. As you ascend, you'll experience a variety of landscapes, including dense old-growth forest, boulder fields, and expansive alpine meadows, all while catching glimpses of distant volcanic peaks. At the summit, the historic fire lookout provides sweeping 360-degree views of iconic mountains like Mount Baker and Mount Rainier, making this a highly sought-after trail, especially on clear days. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature #Overlook

  • Distance: 5.3 mi
  • Elevation gain: 2,178 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 5,249 ft
  • Elevation loss: 2,182 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 3,136 ft

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  • Distance: 5.3 mi
  • Elevation gain: 2,178 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 5,249 ft
  • Elevation loss: 2,182 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 3,136 ft

About this trail

Name: Mount Pilchuck Trail in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Mount Pilchuck Trail #700, Snohomish County, Washington, United States (48.07027 -121.81474)

End: Mount Pilchuck Road, Snohomish County, Washington, United States (48.07029 -121.81474)

Coordinates: 48.05729 -121.81707 48.07029 -121.79704

Topography: Snohomish County topographic map, elevation, terrain

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Mount Pilchuck Trail

United States > Washington > Snohomish County

Mount Pilchuck Trail begins from the forest road trailhead and climbs through evergreen woodland, crossing small drainages before entering steeper, rockier alpine terrain on the mountain’s upper slopes. The route then bends across open talus and exposed ridgeline terrain toward the Mount Pilchuck summit,…

Distance: 5.7 mi • Elevation gain: 2,218 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,246 ft

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United States > Oregon > Klamath County

Hike on the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail from Crater Lake to Canada Border through Oregon and Washington along the Sierra Nevada and Cascade mountain ranges. #Hiking #Mountain #SierraNevada #Cascade #Nature #Forest #Park #PCT

Distance: 744.6 mi • Elevation gain: 145,367 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,569 ft

Mount Pilchuck

United States > Washington > Snohomish County

Mount Pilchuck State Park. Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest. #Hiking #Snowshoeing #Mountain #Forest #Nature

Distance: 4.9 mi • Elevation gain: 2,146 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,246 ft

Mount Pilchuck Trail

United States > Washington > Snohomish County

Distance: 5.6 mi • Elevation gain: 2,234 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,249 ft

Gear up for your next adventure:

🔦Powerful Headlamps - Ultra-bright hands-free lighting for night navigation
🏫Relief Map Kits - Hands-on tools for teaching landforms and elevation
🚪Portable Camp Chair - Foldable chair for comfort at camp
🎒Trekking Poles - Sturdy poles for balance and stability on rough terrain
🩳Quick‑Dry Hiking Shorts - Comfortable and quick‑dry shorts for summer hiking

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