Mount Pilchuck Adventure

“I made it! I made it!” I made to the top of Mount Pilchuck and you’re here to hear all about it. I think I’ll go in order from the bottom to the top and work my way up. This hike was amazing and I can’t wait till the next one, but anyway lets get started.

First we took a bus for about an hour and a half to two hours. Then we started up the mountain. The trail that we started on was like a creek with water flowing down it…so we got a little muddy. Not far after that we came to the spot where the trees were huge that you need two or more people to reach around them. Also, normally there’s only a couple that are big, but this time there were a lot. After the trees there were the rocks that started small and gradually got bigger and bigger till we got to the top and there was only rocks.

Then we got to the very top where the fire rangers placed the fire lookout towers, in which we ate our lunches and enjoyed the magnificent view. The amazing thing was it was warm in the tower and it was mostly windows and it didn’t look thick enough for insulation. Anyway it was cool up there and my fear of heights didn’t really bother me much, so I was okay.

Eventually we had to leave, even though most of us could have stayed the night in tents on the rocks by the side of a steep cliff. Then in the morning wake up to the miraculous view of all the mountains in Washington. Though we had to leave, but it was okay because on the way down it was way easier and I got a way better chance to actually enjoy the view. I was bummed because I didn’t bring a camera.

I’m sad that it’s over. Maybe I will go again with my family and enjoy the experience again. Also I will stay a little longer. It would be easier too because there would be less people to look out for. I have to say this again, but I cannot wait until we go to the Washington coast because I’ve heard it is the best hike in the Northwest and I like hiking, so it will be good for me. I also get to be away from most people for five days. Adventure Ed is the best class.