Mailbox Peak - Old Trail — Sunday, Jun. 17, 2001

Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area

I'm glad that this one is out of the way. I had been avoiding the Mailbox this hiking season, yesterday I felt compelled to get it over with. The trail was more steep and rough than I had remembered. Overall this trail is pretty awful, it's so rough you're never able to develop a good pace. The views from the rockpile to the Mailbox are nice, and all kinds of goodies can be found inside the mailbox. A previous report made note of how dangerous the path is up to the mailbox, it's not. It's a slow go, watch your feet and balance your weight properly. Even if you were to tumble, you're not going to go far. It seems that this trail is increasing in popularity, many cars were at the trailhead yesterday. Mailbox Peak should not be taken lightly, it's again very steep, requires a lot of energy, and is very taxing on the knees. Though, it's a challenge, for that it is a worthy hike. Till next summer....