Mt Pilchuk - Purgatory

[+Fuzzywhip]

I'm interested in hiking Mt. Pilchuk to try for cache Purgatory (GC149).

As well, this mountain has special meaning to me. (Tsubaki)

 

But I'm not from the area, although I do know Granite Falls quite well.

Where is the trailhead / parking area?

Any access that doesn't require the Discovery Pass?

 

Thanks, and see a bunch of you in Longview next weekend (30th)

 

Fuzzywhip

[+B+L]

I'm interested in hiking Mt. Pilchuk to try for cache Purgatory (GC149).

As well, this mountain has special meaning to me. (Tsubaki)

 

But I'm not from the area, although I do know Granite Falls quite well.

Where is the trailhead / parking area?

Any access that doesn't require the Discovery Pass?

 

Thanks, and see a bunch of you in Longview next weekend (30th)

 

Fuzzywhip

It's about 7 or so miles up Forest Road 42. Right just past the blue bridge on the MLH. You need a NW Forest Pass and if I remember correctly, the sign saying pass required past this point is down the road quite a ways.

[+lamoracke]

GC149, a cache from New Zealand, archived many years ago. I would have been all over that one.

 

you mean this one, GCK149.

 

http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=5d1956f5-5c7a-4618-af2f-ded6cc623dbb

 

I wanted that one recently but the snow line stopped us, would be fun some day. Its a great cache location. CO likes to wax poetic on that cache in notes.

[+Fuzzywhip]

Oops ... your right ... GCK149 (still a really low number)

 

Fuzzywhip

[+GrievousAngel]

I'm interested in hiking Mt. Pilchuk to try for cache Purgatory (GC149).

As well, this mountain has special meaning to me. (Tsubaki)

 

But I'm not from the area, although I do know Granite Falls quite well.

Where is the trailhead / parking area?

Any access that doesn't require the Discovery Pass?

 

Thanks, and see a bunch of you in Longview next weekend (30th)

 

Fuzzywhip

 

Keep an eye on the local hiking sites to see when the summit is relatively snow-free. Some years the whole trail is clear by the end of June, but last year we had to wait until September, and there were still patches of snow off the trail. If you post your plans on this forum, you will probably be able to find someone else who would like to hike with you if you want company.

[+hydnsek]

There's also an informal group hike to Mt Pilchuck and the Purgatory cache scheduled for Saturday, July 28, during the WSGA Summer Campout.

[+TotemLake]

Well I'd better put in I'm planning on an HOTM to the ice caves on Sunday the 29th.

[+EraSeek]

Went up Pilchuck today and replaced the cache with a new ammo can. The trail is snow free until you get close to the open north slope. Probably about 1 1/4 mile into the hike or so. Once on the ridge about 50% of the trail to the lookout has snow on it, maybe a bit more. Treking poles are a plus. Weather was great on top. A mix of sun and blowing fog above the cloud layer. No one up there but me.

Edited July 18, 2012 by EraSeek

[+WRASTRO]

Well I'd better put in I'm planning on an HOTM to the ice caves on Sunday the 29th.

What will your start time be? WSGA campout will run until about noon on Sunday.

[+WRASTRO]

Well I'd better put in I'm planning on an HOTM to the ice caves on Sunday the 29th.

What will your start time be? WSGA campout will run until about noon on Sunday.

Just saw your post in the HOTM thread. Sorry for the stoopid question.

[+GrnXnham]

There's also an informal group hike to Mt Pilchuck and the Purgatory cache scheduled for Saturday, July 28, during the WSGA Summer Campout.

 

Hydnsek

 

Looks like the lookout will be closed July 28.

 

Found this on the NWHIkers.net site:

 

Warning

 

Maintenance work on the Mt Pilchuck Lookout

 

is scheduled for the following dates:

 

Wednesday, July 25, 2012 thru

Thursday, August 2, 2012

 

Please do not plan to visit the lookout or catwalk during this week. (The work area will be in the vicinity of the lookout - there are lots of good viewpoints outside the work area to enjoy.)

 

We will be repairing major foundation damage. There will be a bunch of volunteers, missing supports, wet paint everywhere, noise fumes and dust - - not your regular peaceful day at the lookout.

 

Speaking of volunteers, if you wish to help, please contact us at

LOTM@EverettMountaineers.org

 

Thank You

 

Everett Mountaineers

Lookout and Trail Maintenance

and

Wallace Falls State Park

(the Park you visit when you go to the lookout)

Edited July 22, 2012 by GrnXnham

[+lamoracke]

if the informal group who was going on the 28th still want a hike, we have a small group going to She'll Be Coming in Wenatchee. GC1D8. If anyone is interested, they can post for more info or email me.

[+B+L]

The trail is still open and Pilchuck is a really nice hike even if you can't go inside the lookout itself. Plus, Purgatory was spruced up recently. The Big Four ice caves not being melted out yet might be a bigger concern, if seeing the caves is a goal for the people making that trek.

[+TotemLake]

The trail is still open and Pilchuck is a really nice hike even if you can't go inside the lookout itself. Plus, Purgatory was spruced up recently. The Big Four ice caves not being melted out yet might be a bigger concern, if seeing the caves is a goal for the people making that trek.

Caves or an ancient snow bank... Makes no difference to me.

[+hydnsek]

There's also an informal group hike to Mt Pilchuck and the Purgatory cache scheduled for Saturday, July 28, during the WSGA Summer Campout.

 

Hydnsek

 

Looks like the lookout will be closed July 28.

 

Found this on the NWHIkers.net site:

 

Warning

 

Maintenance work on the Mt Pilchuck Lookout

 

is scheduled for the following dates:

 

Wednesday, July 25, 2012 thru

Thursday, August 2, 2012

 

Please do not plan to visit the lookout or catwalk during this week. (The work area will be in the vicinity of the lookout - there are lots of good viewpoints outside the work area to enjoy.)

 

We will be repairing major foundation damage. There will be a bunch of volunteers, missing supports, wet paint everywhere, noise fumes and dust - - not your regular peaceful day at the lookout.

 

Speaking of volunteers, if you wish to help, please contact us at

LOTM@EverettMountaineers.org

 

Thank You

 

Everett Mountaineers

Lookout and Trail Maintenance

and

Wallace Falls State Park

(the Park you visit when you go to the lookout)

Great intel, Thanks! Have reposted on the Campout event page.

[+hydnsek]

if the informal group who was going on the 28th still want a hike, we have a small group going to She'll Be Coming in Wenatchee. GC1D8. If anyone is interested, they can post for more info or email me.

Thanks for the intel, although not so convenient from the campout location, and we have numerous hikes planned for that day in the Mountain Loop area.

Edited July 22, 2012 by hydnsek