HIKING

Distance: 6 miles round trip Hiking Time: 4.5 hours High Point: 5324 feet

Elevation Gain: 2200 feet Maps: USGS Verlot
Greentrails - Granite Falls #109

Starting from the old Pilchuck ski area, the trail heads for the summit of Pilchuck. The trail is muddy and messy so watch your step. As you reach the alpine level, the trail becomes less obvious, but the rocks are painted with arrows, paw prints and everything else and if care is taken, you find the trail that leads the final ascent for the top where the Everett Mountaineers have done an excellent job of refurbishing the lookout. Yes the windows are glass and much information is found about the lookout.

Directions: From Verlot go east on the Mountain Loop Highway I mile and turn right onto Pilchuck Road #42. Follow 6.9 miles to the trailhead.