Mount Pilchuck
North Cascades
Based on 15 recent trip reports (latest: July 27, 2026).
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Beautiful day and trail in great condition. We got to the lookout just before 1 and it was all fog, but at 1:30 the clouds started to clear and it was a gorgeous view!
A nice, but unfortunately cloudy day, which meant no view from the lookout. Not too busy, mostly friendly hikers, all dogs on leashes, and only one Bluetooth speakerβa positive hiking experience all a...
The trail was clear and obvious to follow. We were up there for the sunset, which was gorgeous.Trailhead vault toilet was temporarily closed, not sure how long that will be closed for.
A beautiful day for a hike to pilchuck! The trail is in excellent condition just a little wet today. The lookout was very crowded with a hiking group so we didnβt get a chance to go in this time. Very...
Great hike to the summit of Pilchuck today. A little over two hours going up. And just under two hours coming back down. The bugs were annoying, but not horrible. Wildfire smoke obscured most of the v...
Trail was in good condition, only downside was the humidity. At the top the clouds were constantly passing through, but there were some small breaks where you could see off as far as Rainier.
Got to the trailhead at 8a, parking lot was maybe half full? Busy day, but nothing too crazy. The trail was clear and easy to follow.
Trail in good condition and well . marked. Start early since the later half of the trail is quite exposed through boulder fields. Outlook was open and enjoyed the 360 views of baker, Rainier, glacier
Great Stairmaster! Really solid maintained trail, a little muddy start, but once you hit the rocky section and get your first glimpse into the open, it stays view-filled and rocky. Once at the final s...
A nice day for this hike with some great views at the top.Β The road to the trail head had a large section of gravel, but it was in really good condition with only a couple of potholes and a little wa...
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