Mount Peak (Pinnacle Peak)
Mount Rainier Area
As of June 16, 2026, Mount Peak (Pinnacle Peak) is accessible via the Cal Magnusen trailhead, with no reported snow impacting the trail itself according to the June 12 report. However, access via SE Mud Mountain Road is blocked due to bridge repairs, as reported on June 10.
A significant blowdown was present around a quarter-mile above the gravel path from the south lot on March 25, covering two switchbacks; the condition of this blowdown is unconfirmed in later reports. The fire lookout has been rebuilt, making the strenuous hike worthwhile for recent visitors.
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Conditions at a Glance
Trail
Trail in good condition
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Snow
Snow free
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Road
Road suitable for all vehicles
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Bugs
No bugs
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Great day for a hike. Very steep, hard workout, but with the rebuilt fire lookout, it's worth the grind.Cal Magnusen trailhead is open. WTA needs to update and remove that notice from 12/25.
SE Mud Mountain Road off at HWY 410 is closed for road work/bridge repair so can’t get to Mount Peak via SE Mud Mountain Road.
Hiked up from the south lot- just wanted to report that there was a blowdown while we were on trail that covered two switchbacks (about a quarter mile up after leaving the gravel path). See attached p...
I did this one without the dog. 1000 ft up over the course of a mile. 31 minutes up and 34 minutes to get back down. The trail was very well maintained and amazingly, I didn’t see a single blackberry ...
We hiked from Cal Magnusson trail head. Coming down we decided to take the 'straight shot' to the Parking Lot. Unfortunately, we didn't know it was on the OTHER side of the mountain. Our GPS said it w...
I started from the south trailhead around 10:30 this morning and took the road up to where it ends, then hopped on the trail the rest of the way up to the lookout. Not much in the way of views today, ...
I did go up two times back to back. There is a small section of washout but doesn’t really affect the trail. I’ll post a picture of the section. I hardly noticed a difference in the trail as I was dis...
King County Parks just closed the N side trail, and today they were out evaluating exactly what work needs to be done. This will be done over probably the next few months. There are signs at the bott...
Trail is open on Mud Mountain road side. Large group hikes up every new years eve day, they celebrating and singing! Family friendly.Trail in good shape, several routes. Can walk the gravel road or tr...
trail currently closed due to washout
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