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Review:
Mt. Pilchuck is located within North Cascades National Park and ascends a height of 5,327 feet, offering 360-degree views of nearby Mounts Baker and Rainier and the Olympic Mountain Range.
The moderately easy hike spans 5.4 miles round-trip through a high-elevation trailhead that is heavily trafficked during the peak summer season. It is accessible from the Mountain Loop Highway and offers a historic 1921 fire lookout shelter at its peak that is a very popular picnic spot in fair weather. Visitors should note that despite the trail’s popularity, elements of the path may become perilous in winter or in poor weather conditions. For an alternative, nearby Heather Lake Trail provides similar views from a lower elevation.
Mt. Pilchuck, 810 State Route 20, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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