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Mount Pilchuck State Park

State park in Washington (state), United States

Summary

State park in Washington (state), United States

Field	Value
name	Mount Pilchuck State Park
photo	Mount_Pilchuck_9176.JPG
photo_caption	Fire lookout on summit
photo_alt	Lookout
photo_width	280
map	USA Washington#USA
map_caption	Location in the state of Washington
map_width	280
relief	1
label	Mount Pilchuck State Park
location	Snohomish County, Washington, United States
coordinates
coords_ref
area	1903 acre
elevation	5273 ft
established	1951
administrator	Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
website

Mount Pilchuck State Park is a public recreation area located 7 mi east of Granite Falls, Washington, on the western edges of the Cascade Mountains. The state park features 1903 acre of alpine scenery, recreational activities, and Mount Pilchuck itself. The main point of interest is the 3 mi trail to the peak and the old fire lookout located on the summit, 5324 ft above sea level.

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. Washington State Parks administered a concessionaire-run ski area on the slopes of Mt. Pilchuck from 1957 to 1980, when it was closed due to poor snow conditions. The park is managed in partnership with the USFS and the Everett Mountaineers.

References

{{cite gnis. 1524420. Mount Pilchuck
"Mount Pilchuck State Park". Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission.
"Mount Pilchuck State Park History". Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission.
"Mount Pilchuck State Park". Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission.

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