Mount Pilchuck State Park
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Mount Pilchuck State Park is a public recreation area located seven miles (11 km) east of
Cascade Mountains. The state park features 1,903 acres (770 ha) of alpine scenery, recreational activities, and Mount Pilchuck itself. The main point of interest is the 3-mile (4.8 km) trail to the peak and the old fire lookout located on the summit, 5,324 feet (1,623 m) above sea level.[2]
History
The name "Pilchuck" originated from the Native American name of "red water" for a creek in the area.USFS and the Everett Mountaineers.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Mount Pilchuck". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ a b "Mount Pilchuck State Park". Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
- ^ "Mount Pilchuck State Park". Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. Archived from the original on January 17, 2015. Retrieved January 11, 2015.
External links
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- Mount Pilchuck State Park Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
- Mount Pilchuck State Parks Map Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
- Mount Pilchuck Ski Resort Ski Map