Mount Pilchuck State Park

Coordinates: 48°03′28″N 121°47′48″W / 48.05778°N 121.79667°W / 48.05778; -121.79667
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Mount Pilchuck State Park
U.S. Forest Service;
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission;
Everett Mountaineers
WebsiteMount Pilchuck State Park

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]

View from hiking trail

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

  1. ^ a b "Mount Pilchuck". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ a b "Mount Pilchuck State Park". Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
  3. ^ "Mount Pilchuck State Park". Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. Archived from the original on January 17, 2015. Retrieved January 11, 2015.

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