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Mailbox Peak Old Trail in Middle Fork Snoqualmie Natural Resources Conservation Area

The Mailbox Peak Old Trail offers a strenuous ascent through dense forests, with the path often steep and rugged, leading to a summit crowned with the iconic mailbox. Along the way, hikers are treated to panoramic vistas of the Snoqualmie Valley, the Cascade Range, the distant Seattle skyline, and, on clear days, Mount Rainier. The summit features a distinctive mailbox, a popular spot for hikers to leave notes and sign the logbook. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature #Overlook

  • Distance: 5.1 mi
  • Elevation gain: 3,858 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 4,728 ft
  • Elevation loss: 3,894 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 833 ft
  • Moving time: 3 h 25 m
  • Moving speed: 1.5 mph
  • Maximum speed: 10.0 mph
  • Total time: 5 h 1 m
  • Global speed: 1.0 mph

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Trail profile

  • Distance: 5.1 mi
  • Elevation gain: 3,858 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 4,728 ft
  • Elevation loss: 3,894 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 833 ft
  • Moving time: 3 h 25 m
  • Moving speed: 1.5 mph
  • Maximum speed: 10.0 mph
  • Total time: 5 h 1 m
  • Global speed: 1.0 mph

About this trail

Name: Mailbox Peak Old Trail in Middle Fork Snoqualmie Natural Resources Conservation Area trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Grouse Ridge way, King County, Washington, United States (47.46635 -121.67248)

End: Grouse Ridge way, King County, Washington, United States (47.46691 -121.67249)

Coordinates: 47.46079 -121.67366 47.46691 -121.63927

Topography: King County topographic map, elevation, terrain

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Mailbox Peak Trail in Middle Fork Snoqualmie Natural Resources Conservation Area

United States > Washington > King County

The Mailbox Peak Trail in Washington State offers hikers a challenging ascent through dense forests, with the reward of panoramic views at the summit. Along the way, the trail features creek crossings and, upon reaching higher elevations, opens up to vistas of Mount Rainier and the surrounding Cascade Range.…

Distance: 10.2 mi • Elevation gain: 4,173 ft • Maximum elevation: 4,731 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

Mailbox Peak Old Trail

United States > Washington > King County

Hike to Mailbox Peak in Middle Fork Snoqualmie Natural Resources Conservation Area #Hiking #Mountain #Forest

Distance: 5.5 mi • Elevation gain: 3,891 ft • Maximum elevation: 4,731 ft

Mailbox Peak Trail

United States > Washington > King County

Hike to Mailbox Peak in Middle Fork Snoqualmie Natural Resources Conservation Area #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Overlook

Distance: 10.4 mi • Elevation gain: 4,216 ft • Maximum elevation: 4,731 ft

Mailbox Peak Loop

United States > Washington > King County > Riverpoint

Middle Fork Snoqualmie Natural Resources Conservation Area. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Forest #Nature

Distance: 7.9 mi • Elevation gain: 3,986 ft • Maximum elevation: 4,731 ft

Gear up for your next adventure:

🪶Trail Camera - Capture wildlife on your hikes
Camping Coffee Makers - Enjoy premium coffee at the summit or campsite
🧭Outdoor Navigation Book - Learn advanced navigation skills
😴Insulated Sleeping Pads - Compact and warm pads for high-elevation camping
🧭Compass with Lanyard - Easy‑carry compass for navigation

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