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Summary: This is a heavily used area, especially on the weekends. We encountered over 30 people before noon on their way up, ages 10 to 80. The trail is very well maintained and easy to follow. Semi-steep in some parts, but an overall moderate grade. No worse than climbing the stairs at your house in the steepest area. Beware the early spring and late fall snows which easliy obscure the trail. Allow plenty of time, and don't underestimate the amount of time to hike this peak. Along the way, you travel from dense seond growth forest to rocky alpine forest, to open mountain peak. This is the closest, easiest peak in the Cascade range. The Puget Sound, Mt. Baker, Mt Rainer, and the entire Cascade range are easily visible form the top on a clear day. Pilchuck and its lesser attached peaks are a visually fascinating layer upon layer of exposed rock (former lava flows) and steep cliffs. As you walk up, you'll pass the remnants of the ski lifts and lodge. Enjoy the views! Trailhead: From the Everett area, take State Route 92 through Granite Falls. Continue straight ahead, down Stanley St, and turn left at the stop sign (by the car wash). Go straight through the next stop (now on the Mountain Loop Highway). Continue down Mountain Loop several miles until you go over the silver/blue bridge. Immediately after the bridge, turn right. It is clearly labeled Mt Pilchuck. Follow the well used road until it ends in a parking lot (former ski lodge). There is a pit toilet and sign clearly marking the start. Sign in just up the trail from the parking lot. For more info and trail conditions, stop at the Verlot Ranger Station. (Editors Note: Another user indicates that it is the silver, not red bridge.) (Lat:48.06993 Lon:-121.81497) Trail Guides for Mount Pilchuck: Best Seasons: Fall, Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: Verlot Ranger Station, at 360-691-7791 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Tommy, Michele, Sam, & Oliver Koziol, who has posted 3 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Page 2 of 7 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by LLD on 7/19/2009 Amazing views most of the way up, once you get past the first ~mile and out of the woods it's nothing but awesome views and super sweet granite. All snow is gone, busy at the top on a weekend (it's pretty tight up there). Not bad difficulty wise, more energy dispensed navigating the trail than gaining elevation.
Reviewed by ws on 7/16/2009 nice 
Reviewed by Deacon on 7/8/2009 Not a bad hike, made it up in about an hour and 10 minutes it was raining that day so i didn't get to enjoy the view, all i saw was clouds. Best part of the day for me was getting to the top and seeing there was an enclosed hiker cabin of some sorts at the very top. I went in and there was a little museum if you will of the history of mt pilchuck along with pictures of some of the original hikers. The cabin made it worth if for me on that day. I'll go up agian for the view.
Reviewed by Cristian on 6/28/2009 Hiked it yesterday, the top half part was covered in (partially melted) snow. Hiking up was a bit of a hassle for me (I'm a little on the heavy side), bu going downhill was really really fun (just slippin'and'slidin'). We will definitelly hike this train again. Make sure you stop at the Ranger Station just before entering the National Forrest and buy your parking pass, and if you're hungry on your way down, you should stop in Granite Falls at Omega Pizza & Pasta, the food is excellent.
Reviewed by Iris Kwaloff on 5/24/2009 This is probably one of my favorite hikes, first time went with my boyfriend and his 70 year old Dad who grew up in Germany hiking and loving the out doors.
Reviewed by Sarah on 10/12/2008 Hiked this trail for the first time on 10/11/08. The ground was wet and muddy in the forest near the trail head, with patches of snow. As we got up to about 4,000 ft elevation, the trail became more rocky. Many of the rocks were covered in ice and were quite slippery. The views were amazing, though - if you do this trail, go on a clear day so you can see Mt. Baker, Glacier Peak, and the Puget Sound. The icy conditions are very dangerous for inexperienced or ill-equipped hikers. Make sure to have good hiking boots with ankle support, as it is very easy to twist your ankles on the icy rocks. I would highly recommend trekking poles also, especially for the descent.
Reviewed by Linnea on 10/6/2008 An absolute pleasure, did the hike in 4 hours and the scenic route is a great experience. you have everything you want here to make out the perfect hike. Snow, water, waterfalls, birds, wildlife and various terrain and rocks to climb. i´d do this hike again!
Reviewed by TA on 9/27/2008 (First timer) wow! what a view when the fog finally burns off early afternoon. It was a great scenic hike. Come prepared, for a great workout, it is all very much worth it when you finally make it to the lookout. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Washington Hiking, Washington Trails, Washington Hikes, Snohomish County Hiking, Snohomish County Trails, Snohomish County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||