Mailbox Peak
Jul 12, 2012
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granitemountain
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Jul 12, 2012 05:09 PM
- Type of Outing
- Day hike
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- Hike: Mailbox Peak
- Region: Snoqualmie Pass -- North Bend Area
- Agency: Mt. Baker - Snoqualmie National Forest - Snoqualmie District
- Avg Rating: 4.26
- Why You Should Go Now
- Wildflowers blooming
Trail snow free and in great shape. Took the boulder field shortcut on ascent, the trail on descent. This trail is famous for its steepness, which is why I love it and the mailbox at the top. Great views too.
Additonal markers have been added to those already in existance along with several new signs in the area hikers have been known to get lost in the trail above and below the boulder field. Follow the markers, they're plentiful. (note: no markers in the first mile or so, no need for them). Sign at the bottom indicates main issue is hikers misjudging time, coming down at dusk, rushing, and leaving the trail. Do not come down in the dusk w/o good headlamp and previous experience. As a day hike, it is no risk.
There are 2 or 3 forks near the bottom where you can go left for steepest trail, or straight for switchbacks and in all cases they quickly rejoin.
Additonal markers have been added to those already in existance along with several new signs in the area hikers have been known to get lost in the trail above and below the boulder field. Follow the markers, they're plentiful. (note: no markers in the first mile or so, no need for them). Sign at the bottom indicates main issue is hikers misjudging time, coming down at dusk, rushing, and leaving the trail. Do not come down in the dusk w/o good headlamp and previous experience. As a day hike, it is no risk.
There are 2 or 3 forks near the bottom where you can go left for steepest trail, or straight for switchbacks and in all cases they quickly rejoin.
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