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Mount Peak (Pinnacle Peak)
Mount Rainier Area
updated 1 month ago
Mount Peak (Pinnacle Peak) trails are reported as being in good condition with no snow as of early August 2026-08-02 and 2026-08-02. The roads are suitable for all vehicles, with a noted easy detour around a closure on Mud Mountain Dam Rd. 2026-08-02. Hikers can expect no significant bug issues, though large mosquitoes were present. The Cal Magnuson trail is noted as being steep with erosion in places, but has steps, roots, and rocks to assist. The South trail is generally less steep. Blackberries were available early August, though most ripe fruit had been picked. Chipmunks are present near the lookout.
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The Carl Magnuson trail is described as very steep in some spots, with steps, roots, and rocks assisting the ascent. As of 2026-07-12, the trail width was generally good, though some areas were narrow and required yielding to oncoming traffic. Erosion is also noted in this section as of 2026-08-02.
The roads leading to the trailhead are suitable for all vehicles. There is a noted easy detour for a closure on Mud Mountain Dam Rd. at the intersection with 420, as of 2026-08-02.
Bugs were not a major concern for most reports, with mentions of bugs not being too bad as of 2026-08-02 and 2026-07-12. However, large mosquitoes were present on 2026-07-12, and bug spray was recommended.
All reports from July and August 2026 indicate that the trails are snow-free. This includes observations from 2026-08-02, 2026-08-02, and 2026-07-12.
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Older1 month ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
I only had time for a short hike today but wanted to squeeze one in for the first weekend of Hike-a-Thon. Miles and I headed to Pinnacle Peak in Enumclaw for a short steep climb.We started from the So...
Older1 month ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
The summit serves up a blue sky. South trail and cal magnuson are in pretty good shape. As always the cal magnuson has erosion. Be especially careful on the downhill. The cal magnuson trail has a para...
Older1 month ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
Found IDFound a driver’s license for a Stephen W from Enumclaw. Mailed it this morning to the address on the license. Coming from Maple Valley, hope it gets there soon!
Older2 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
It was a lovely day hike that didn't take too long but was definitely a workout in the first half going up. The Carl Magnuson trail was very steep in some spots but there were steps, roots, and rocks ...
Older3 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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.
Older3 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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.
Older6 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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...
Older7 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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 ...
Older7 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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...
Older7 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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, ...