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Mount Pilchuck
September 25, 2004 · North Cascades

Mount Pilchuck

Moderate 📏 6 miles 📐 2200 ft ⏱ 1 hour, 35 minutes
6 milesDistance
2200 ftElevation Gain
1 hour, 35 minutesRound Trip
ModerateDifficulty
North CascadesRegion

🚗 Getting There

From Granite Falls, drive the Mountain Loop Highway one mile past the Verlot ranger station and turn right on Mount Pilchuck Road (Forest Road 42) and drive seven miles to the trailhead at 3,100 feet.

📝 Trip Notes

  • It was chilly and foggy in Seattle, but sunny and warm here...
  • No bugs to speak of on this annual trip up Mt. Pilchuck
  • You'll need to arrive super early to avoid the crowds
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