Distance
7.0 miles roundtrip
Trail Guide
Mount Pugh Trail (Stujack Pass)
7.0 mi roundtrip · 5,300 ft gain · Hard · Mount Pugh
Trail Stats
Elevation Gain
5,300 ft
Highest Point
7,201 ft
Trailhead Elevation
1,900 ft
Difficulty
Hard
Trail Type
Out And Back
Features
Dramatic summit views
Alpine scrambling
Remote feel
Technical Notes
Extremely steep and strenuous with Class 2-3 scrambling near the summit. Trail climbs through forest to Stujack Pass, then follows an exposed ridge to the summit. The final summit push is exposed with a knife-edge ridge. Not for beginners. Loose rock in places. One of the highest non-volcanic peaks accessible as a day hike.
Getting There
Trailhead
Mount Pugh Trailhead
FR-2095, off Mountain Loop Highway
Parking: ~10 spaces
From Seattle
65 mi · 90 min drive
I-5 North to SR-530 East. Follow Mountain Loop Highway. Turn left on FR-2095 and follow for 1.5 miles to the trailhead.
Planning Details
Best Season
July through September
Dogs Allowed
Yes
Required Pass
Northwest Forest Pass
Annual: $30.00 · Day: $5.00
Mountain
Mount Pugh · 7,201 ft · Central Cascades
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