Mount Pilchuck
Oct 04, 2009
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Oct 08, 2009 05:56 PM
- Type of Outing
- Day hike
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- Hike: Mount Pilchuck
- Region: North Cascades -- Mountain Loop Highway
- Agency: Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest - Darrington Ranger District
- Trails: Mount Pilchuck (#700)
- Avg Rating: 4.25
- Be Aware Of
- Water on trail
- Snow on trail
First Hike up to Moount Pilchuck for me. The day was beautiful. Start time was 10 am on this Sunday. Parking lot was half full. I was prepared for some snow on the ground and ice. I'm glad I was. I had good boots, two poles and a wind breaker coat. The trail was as claimed in many books and on-line- so read up. Good until the boulder fields then a little rough because ice formed on the rocks making them dangerous at spots. The upper portion had snow and was cold and windy. The trail near the summit snowy and was slippery too. Be prepared especially in the fall months.
I loved the 360 views!
I loved the history at lookout!
I loved the lookout tower height!
Didn't care for the Boulder fields
Didn't like: The trail, believe it or not would be difficult to follow if snow was falling or heavy rain. It not easy thats for sure.
Didn't like: the crazy people with unleached untamed dogs, people wearing Berkinstock sandals, wearing short shorts and tee shirts w/ no pack. These all spell helicopter.
I loved the 360 views!
I loved the history at lookout!
I loved the lookout tower height!
Didn't care for the Boulder fields
Didn't like: The trail, believe it or not would be difficult to follow if snow was falling or heavy rain. It not easy thats for sure.
Didn't like: the crazy people with unleached untamed dogs, people wearing Berkinstock sandals, wearing short shorts and tee shirts w/ no pack. These all spell helicopter.
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