Area 7.661 km² | Phone +1 360-902-8844 | |
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Address Granite Falls, WA 98252, USA Management Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Similar Lake Twenty‑T Trailhead, Wallace Falls State Park, Big Four Ice Caves, Verlot Public Service C, Wenberg County Park | ||
Mount Pilchuck State Park is a 1,893-acre (766 ha) Washington state park located on the western edges of the Cascade Mountains featuring 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.
HistoryEdit
The name "Pilchuck" originated from the Native American name of "red water" for a creek in the area. The U.S. Forest Service built a fire lookout on the summit in 1918 which was staffed until the 1960s. A ski-area was also located on the slopes of Mt. Pilchuck from 1957-1980 before it was closed due to poor ski conditions. The park is managed in partnership with the USFS and the Everett Mountaineers.