Mount Pilchuck State Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Pilchuck State Park |
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Fire lookout on summit
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 Mount Pilchuck State Park
Location in Washington (state)
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| Location | Snohomish, Washington, United States |
| Area | 1,903 acres (7.70 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,197 ft (1,584 m) |
| Established | 1957 |
| Operator | U.S. Forest Service; Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission; Everett Mountaineers |
| Website | Mount Pilchuck State Park |
Mount Pilchuck State Park is a fun outdoor area in Washington. It's about 7 miles (11 km) east of Granite Falls. This park is on the western edge of the Cascade Mountains. It covers 1,903 acres of beautiful mountain scenery.
The park offers many outdoor activities. Its main attraction is the 3-mile (4.8 km) trail. This trail leads to the top of Mount Pilchuck. At the summit, you'll find an old fire lookout building. It sits high up, at 5,324 feet (1,623 meters) above sea level.
A Look Back: History of Mount Pilchuck
The name "Pilchuck" comes from a Native American word. It means "red water" and refers to a creek nearby. In 1918, the U.S. Forest Service built a fire lookout tower on the mountain's peak. People worked there to spot forest fires until the 1960s.
From 1957 to 1980, there was a ski area on Mount Pilchuck. It was run by a private company for Washington State Parks. However, the ski area closed in 1980. This happened because there wasn't enough snow for skiing. Today, the park is managed by the USFS and a group called the Everett Mountaineers. They work together to keep the park ready for visitors.
