We are so back! Let's start our climbing season with a long fun hike up Mt Pugh!
Mount Pugh offers a well-maintained trail. The trail begins by meandering through a deep forest, where several stream crossings will occur. The grade gradually steepens as you ascend, and you'll navigate a series of switchbacks up the mountainside. The hike includes a scramble section with some exposed areas. As you climb higher, you'll emerge at a boulder field, where the views start to open up. From this vantage point, you can enjoy spectacular vistas of Stujack Pass, Sloan Peak, Three Fingers, and the Sauk River Valley below.
This is a long, steep strenuous hike including exposed class 2/class 3 rock scrambles. Please bring your helmet, microspikes and weather appropriate clothing. Enough water and food for for a long day in the mountains and of course your ten essentials.
Trailhead Directions: From I-5, take exit 208 drive 4 miles east on Hwy 530 to the small town of Arlington. Drive through Arlington, continuing east on SR 530 for another 28 miles to Darrington. At a four way intersection, stop and then turn right onto the Mountain Loop Highway and drive 12.5 miles on paved and then graveled road. A large, prominent sign on the left indicates the location of the Mount Pugh trailhead, and here you will make a left onto FR-2095, then continue 1.5 miles to the trailhead. Look for it on your right at a sharp turn in the road. Parking here is limited to a few turnouts and there are no facilities.
Trip Leaders:
*(L)ead; (W)FA; (S)weep; (A)IARE