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August 3, 2002 - Mount Pilchuck
Elevation Gain: 2200 ft
Time (RT): ~3.5 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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    View from the trail
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    Chris and Mark on the trail
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    Chris and Mark continuing up...
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    Rock slabs and trees
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    Looking at the trail
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    One of the many picturesque views during the hike
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    Lots of color...
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    ...throughout the trip!
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    Plantlife alongside the rocks
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    Looking all the way down to the parking lot!
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    View from the top
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    Mark and Chris at the lookout
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    All photos Copyright © Chris Duval