Mount Pilchuck
Feb 06, 2010
by
Norm
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last modified
Feb 06, 2010 06:12 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
- Snow on trail
Large horizontal snag
Some had not been to the mountains for awhile so a short trip was decided on.
The four of us went up Pilchuck expecting to go the Winter route directly to the saddle (4900') but were surprised at the lack of snow in mid Winter. So we followed the compacted trail all the way to the top. The snow starts about 4100' and is quite slippery in many areas. Good boots and poles recommended but yak-trax or other traction devices can also help you stay upright on the trail. Going off-trail is a better option in some icy areas and approaching the top you only sink in about a foot.
One large horizontal snag over the trail at about 3700'.
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The four of us went up Pilchuck expecting to go the Winter route directly to the saddle (4900') but were surprised at the lack of snow in mid Winter. So we followed the compacted trail all the way to the top. The snow starts about 4100' and is quite slippery in many areas. Good boots and poles recommended but yak-trax or other traction devices can also help you stay upright on the trail. Going off-trail is a better option in some icy areas and approaching the top you only sink in about a foot.
One large horizontal snag over the trail at about 3700'.
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