Mount Pilchuck State Park

Granite Falls, Washington

3 Reviews

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DESCRIPTION FROM:

60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Seattle - Including Bellevue, Everett, and Tacoma

by Andrew Weber and Bryce Stevens (Menasha Ridge Press)

Though the only man-made structure here is the summit lookout, Mount Pilchuck could
not be any better designed even if it had been specifically planned and constructed by
hand. When it comes to getting the most bang for your buck, no other peak offers such great rewards for so little effort. This landmark hike should not be missed.

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Trail Statistics and Information


Activity Type:	Hiking
Nearby City:	Granite Falls
Distance:	5
Elevation Gain:	2,100 feet
Trail Type:	Out-and-back
Skill Level:	Moderate
Duration:	3 to 5 hours
Season:	Hikable summer–fall (road remains snowed-in during spring)
Trailhead Elevation:	3,100 feet
Top Elevation:	5,200 feet
Accessibility:	Dog-friendly
Local Contacts:	360-793-0420; parks.state.wa.us/548/Mount-Pilchuck
Local Maps:	Green Trails: Granite Falls 109; USGS Verlot
Driving Directions:	Directions to Mount Pilchuck State Park

Recent Trail Reviews

Fox Z.

Rating:

Date of Trip: 8/12/2012

pretty straight forward trail until the ridge line where you can choose a boulder scramble or hunting for the trail in scattered snow pack. but well worth the extra effort for the beautiful 360 view the tower lends