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Mount Peak (Pinnacle Peak)
Mount Rainier Area
updated 4 weeks ago
As of October 12, Mount Peak (Pinnacle Peak) is in good condition with no snow or significant bugs reported. The road is suitable for all vehicles. Hikers can expect gorgeous views and birdwatching opportunities, with recent sightings including robins, chickadees, Bewick's wrens, and juncos. The trail is described as a good "bun-burner" leading to a spectacular fire tower. August 2 reports mention the Mud Mountain Dam Rd. being closed at the intersection with 420, but a short and easy detour is available.
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The road has been reported as suitable for all vehicles as of October 12 and August 2. However, the Mud Mountain Dam Rd. is closed at the intersection with 420, though a short and easy detour is available according to a report from August 2.
The trail is generally in good condition with no snow reported in the most recent updates from October 12. One report from August 2 mentioned erosion on the Cal Magnuson trail, advising caution on descents, but no other significant obstacles were noted in the provided reports.
Gorgeous birdwatching has been highlighted recently, with sightings of robins, chickadees, Bewick's wrens, and juncos as of October 12. Additionally, August 2 mentioned plentiful blackberries, though most of the sweet stuff had been picked, and unique andesite column formations. The fire tower offers spectacular views.
Parking was about half full when a hiker arrived at 10 AM on August 2, suggesting it can get busy but is not typically full early in the day.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent4 weeks ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
Great 'bun-burner' trail - mostly straight up to the spectacular fire tower, with great views all around.
Recent4 weeks ago
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
gorgeous views, gorgeous birdwatching! saw robins, chickadees, bewicks wrens and juncos!!
Older3 months 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...
Older3 months 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...
Older3 months 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!
Older4 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 ...
Older5 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.
Older5 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.
Older7 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...
Older8 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...