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August 17, 2001 - Mount Pilchuck
Elevation Gain: 2200 ft
Time (RT): ~3 hours
Distance (RT): 6 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
  • Mt. Pilchuck @ Seattle P-I (1)
  • Mt. Pilchuck @ Seattle P-I (2)
  • Mt. Pilchuck @ Seattle Citysearch

    Related Book:
    100 Hikes in Washington's Glacier Peak Region

  • From Granite Falls, drive the Mountain Loop Highway one mile past the old Verlot ranger station and turn right on Mount Pilchuck Road (Forest Road 42) and drive seven miles to the trailhead at 3,100 feet.
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    Daria relieved that
    she makes the minimum
    height requirement.

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    Krishna picking mountain
    blueberries

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    We were hiking
    through the clouds...

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    ...the entire way.
    Very cool looking.

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    The sun's coming out!

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    The sun's going away!

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    Reaching the lookout

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    Daria makes it...

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    ...with Krishna and
    Damon close behind.

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    Damon peers out
    into the fog.

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    Looking down into
    the valley behind Pilchuck

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    Krishna returns
    from exploring.

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    All photos Copyright © Chris Duval