Mount Pilchuck

Beautiful morning hike up to the lookout. Gnats, mosquitos & flies were annoying without much of a breeze. Not too crowded on a Tuesday, but I picked up trash at multiple places along the trail. Had t...

Monday was a perfect weather to climb up to Pilchuck for sunset views. We left trailhead at 7pm and made it in 1:20hr. Trail is in a great condition. We arrived to lookout and found at least 15-20 peo...

Great road to the trailhead, any car could make it. I swear I saw a Ferrari at the Heather Lake trailhead, that’s a new one. No problem finding a parking spot at 1pm on a sunny Sunday, it’s a big lot....

Saturday 8 am. Parking lot was about 3/4 full, plenty of parking along the road. At noon there were still a handful of empty spots available. Toilet was clean but only a little toilet paper in the mor...

Great day for a hike, lots of folks out

Looking for a short hike, SoaringEagle suggested Pilchuck. It's been 22 years since I was here last, so I readily agreed! Wow, things have changed from what I remember. What a great bang for the buck ...

Gorgeous day for Mt Pilchuck.  The road is in great condition, plenty of parking for a mid-morning Monday hike.  Trail is in great shape, not too muddy.  Bugs are starting to come out, but still not t...

I work at the Verlot Public Service Center on the Mountain Loop Hwy which is one mile west of the Mt. Pilchuck Access Road. The Mount Pilchuck Access Road has been open for about a month. It is not cl...

Hiked 6/13/2026FINALLY checking another 100 classic hike off my list from the 2nd edition 100 Classic Hikes Washington book.  This hike is listed as being hike-able from "Mid July - Nov" in that book....

Busy but beautiful, wet but snow free. I was shocked by the number of people there before 6am. Trail is still the rocky rooty mess path we all know but looks like they are getting ready for some more ...