Seattle: Mount Pilchuck
Climb up 2,200 feet to breathtaking views of Washington's most prominent mountain ranges--the Olympics and Cascades--on this 4.8-mile out-and-back.
Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app.
Trail Facts
- Distance: 3.7
Waypoints
MPT001
Location: 48.0705261230469, -121.814392089844
Head S from trailhead
MPT002
Location: 48.0650978088379, -121.81640625
Dramatic views of surrounding mountains
MPT003
Location: 48.0597190856934, -121.813163757324
Trail moves up talus field
MPT004
Location: 48.0624389648438, -121.80989074707
Take photos at another jaw-dropping viewpoint
MPT005
Location: 48.0622520446777, -121.808525085449
Good rest spot @ Rotary Creek; rock staircase ahead
MPT006
Location: 48.0628204345703, -121.805854797363
Forest thins into alpine ecosystem
MPT007
Location: 48.0629539489746, -121.804908752441
Spectacular alpine views; excellent lunch spot
MPT008
Location: 48.0619010925293, -121.805122375488
Top of old ski lift
MPT009
Location: 48.0580215454102, -121.803077697754
Steep switchbacks begin
MPT010
Location: 48.0579376220703, -121.797805786133
Slabs of rock tilt skyward on the 5,340-ft. summit; scramble up to the well-maintained fire lookout for views of the Olympic and Cascade Mtns.