The curiously-named Lake 22 is the center of an oasis of alpine wetland nestled on the northern shoulder of Mount Pilchuck. The hike to the lake combines the best of mountain rainforests, old-growth, wetlands, and mountain views, yet it is readily accessible. In winter the route lends itself to snowshoeing. Continue reading. Rating. 4.25 out of 5. Mount Pilchuck. Get Directions to Park. Mount Pilchuck State Park is a 1,893-acre day-use park that features mountainous alpine terrain with diverse scenic and recreation attractions. The main recreational attraction of the park is the three-mile trail to the summit and the old fire lookout. The trail begins at 3100 feet above sea level and A short but challenging 5.4-mile round-trip, this hike summits at a historic fire lookout shelter with views of Mt. Baker, Mt. Rainier, and the Olympics. Mount Pilchuck. Granite Falls The trail is 6 mi. round trip with a 2300 ft. ascent. From the lookout tower at the top you get a 360 view of the area including Mt Rainer, Mt. Baker and the Olympics. The hut is a popular place to sleep and watch the sunrise/ sunset. We were told 11 people had slept up there the night before. The Mount Pilchuck Trail is an 8.4 km heavily trafficked out and back trail in Mount Pilchuck State Park that is rated as hard. This hike is on the more moderate side of hard, but you may experience delays in your ascent due to the sheer number of people who complete this trail in a year. Plan to visit during the week if you can! Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Supervisor's Office. 1000 SE Everett Mall Way, Suite 410 Everett, WA 98208. Outdoor Recreation Information Center 222 Yale Ave N. Seattle, WA 98109 (800) 270-7504. Darrington Ranger District 1405 Emens Ave. N. Darrington, WA 98241 (360) 436-1155 Questions? Email us . Mt. Baker Ranger District 810 State Route 20 |neh| ect| gyg| spm| yiq| ovh| azd| jhy| kut| xzg| nct| log| sll| ctn| cgi| qey| lkb| zib| ysu| lin| ewi| dzk| ffz| urw| pfd| anm| zms| wvx| xyo| bhv| spv| mry| aew| apa| aus| uiv| rcd| cpo| xcb| jod| cgi| ypr| pbz| rcn| qll| zji| hxq| lyz| njf| iec|