Mount Pilchuck State Park
| Mount Pilchuck State Park | |
| Washington State Park | |
 Fire lookout on summit | |
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Snohomish |
| Elevation | 5,324 ft (1,623 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | 48°03′28″N 121°47′48″W / 48.05778°N 121.79667°WCoordinates: 48°03′28″N 121°47′48″W / 48.05778°N 121.79667°W [2] |
| Area | 1,893 acres (766 ha) |
| Established | Unspecified |
| Management | Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission |
  Location in the state of Washington
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| Wikimedia Commons: Mount Pilchuck State Park | |
| Website: Mount Pilchuck State 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.[1]
History
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.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "Mount Pilchuck State Park". Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. Retrieved January 11, 2015.
- ↑ "Mount Pilchuck". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
External links
- Mount Pilchuck State Park Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
- Mount Pilchuck State Parks Map Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission