Mt. Pugh, NW Ridge

Activity Notes

Mt Pugh, whose trailhead is off a one-lane road at the east end of Washington's Mountain Loop Highway, is a long day climb of 11 miles and 5,175' (just under a mile of elevation). A very nice trail eventually leads to a fun scramble. My previous visits have been later in the season. I added ice axe and crampons to the gear list, but we may opt to leave them home, depending on what reports I can find of snow on the route.

Our travel route takes us through Seattle both ways. I have reserved two sites at Bedal Campground, the closest campground to our trailhead, for Fri and Sat nights. I'll seek $20.75 via Venmo from folks camping with us.