Location
Use caution when climbing this mountain. Climbing experience and appropriate equipment strongly recommended.
From the trailhead, hike about one mile to a junction with the Pacific Crest Trail. At this intersection, take a right and then made an immediate turn left. From here, it's a bushwhack to the top. There will be a faint climbers trail
Take precaution when enjoying this summit in winter conditions. While not treacherously steep, ALL SIDES of this mountain are avalanche prone.
The summit is a small, very gentle plateau, with amazing views of the surrounding area.
Union Peak
Central Cascades
Length
Elevation
Gain: 1096 ft.
Highest Point: 5696 ft.
Rating
Parking Pass/Entry Fee
Northwest Forest PassUnion Peak
Map & Directions
Trailhead
Open map in new windowGetting There
From Everett/Seattle: Drive Highway 2 east 68 miles. After the highway separates, take a left on Smithbrook Road #6700. Be careful crossing the westbound lanes of Highway 2. The Smithbrook trailhead is 2.7 miles up the road on the left hand side.
From Wenatchee/Leavenworth: Drive west and turn right about a half mile past milepost 69. The Smithbrook trailhead is 2.7 miles up the road on the left hand side.
