Mailbox Peak

Took the new trail up and back. Lots of muddy areas as you ascend, and snow on the trail starts at about 2.5 miles, becoming completely snow-covered within a mile. Spikes are STRONGLY recommended. Wit...

We took the old trail up and hit snow about 1800 feet up from the parking lot. It was snow covered the rest of the way. Definitely recommend poles and microspikes for safety. Snow was hard packed toda...

Can finally say that we have checked for mail! We attempted this hike a couple of years ago but started too late and turned around early so our car wasn't locked in the upper lot. This time, we arrive...

Managed to summit Mailbox Peak today and was rewarded with absolutely epic views at the top! Up the old route, and following the silver diamonds was handy as there is enough snow to obscure the trail....

Trail is in great condition with no blow downs. It looked like chainsaw work had been done the day prior so there was nothing across the trail at all. Great job, whoever did that !This was my first ti...

A weirdly balmy and pleasant February day for a long hike up the new trail then down the old trail.  I started the trail wearing three layers, ended up packing the top layer (fleece pullover) about a ...

Trail was clear of recently downed trees so thank you to the chain saw peeps!Lots of parking available in upper lot at 8:40 am (on a Thursday).Rest rooms had lots of TP on ground. ( really people??)We...

Few trees down blocking the trail. Ice near trailhead and on the peak.

Great trail, this time I did the new trail since I completed the old trail several years ago. I got so lucky with the weather. There are about a dozen downed trees that you have to navigate under/ ove...

Started around 9am, the upper lot still had plenty of spaces which was surprising considering the holiday! Very cruiser chill trail. I didn't take the old trail; way too much my fitness level right no...