Contact Info
Suite 3A
Everett, WA 98201
- Phone:
- 425-783-6000
- Toll-Free:
- 800-627-0062
Basics
- Length:
- 3 miles
- Difficulty:
- Difficult
- Elevation Range:
- 3100 feet to 5324 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 2224 feet
- Usage:
- Heavy
- Season:
- Summer to Fall
Description
This trail travels along the edge of an old clearcut and continues on through exposed rocky areas eventually ending at the lookout. Beautiful views can be seen from here of Puget Sound, lowlands, San Juan Islands.
This trail travels through an old-growth forest and follows along the edge of an area clear-cut by Washington State Department of Natural Resources in 1977. The trail continues on eventually ending on exposed rocky areas that are easily traveled except when icy conditions exist. The 5324 foot summit has tremendous views of the Cascades, Olympics, and Puget Sound. The Forest Service lookout on top is managed by Washington State Parks and maintained by the Everett Mountaineers. This lookout is available for public use on a first-come, first-served basis.
Washington State Parks administered a ski area here from 1957 to 1980. The former ski slope looks like a shortcut, but it is brushy, steep, and hard going. The trail is often muddy and drinking water is scarce.
Mt. Pilchuck was likely among the "long ridge of snowy mountains" that were sighted by the English explorer George Vancouver during the spring of 1792. This peak stands well in front of the main Cascades.
The trail is usually snow-covered until midsummer and is very popular on a clear day.
A Northwest Forest Pass is required for each vehicle parked at the trailhead.
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Basic Directions
From the Verlot Public Service Center (11 miles east of Granite Falls), travel east on the Mountain Loop Highway 1.0 mile. Turn right (south) on the Pilchuck Road #42 and continue for 6.9 miles to the trailhead.
