Lichtenberg Mountain

Mountain Lichtenberg

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Distance:

2 miles one way (5 total)

Hiking Time:

3 hours

Trailhead Elevation:

4830 ft

Elevation Gain:

1000 ft

Season:

July - October

Difficulty:

Strenuous

Rating:

Best - Very Good - Good - Fair

Use:

Light

Users:

Hikers

Region:

Skykomish Ranger District

Maps:

Labyrinth Mt
Skykomish Ranger District Map
Printable Topo Map

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Permits:

Northwest Forest Pass is required

Driving Directions:

From Seattle take I-5 North to Exit 194 to Highway 2 East. Follow the Highway and turn left onto Smithbrook Road #6700 about 0.6 mile after mile post 68. Gravel road starts immediately. Continue on for 3.1 miles to Smithbrook Trail trailhead on the left side of the road.

Trailhead:

Smithbrook Trail Limited parking along the road, no campsites, water is at the creek 0.6 mile up the trail.

Trail:

August 4, 2001

Follow Smithbrook Trail to Pacific Crest Trail for 0.9 mile. Turn left (south) onto PCT. The trail goes through the woods with little elevation gain for about one mile to an open slope, that offers nice view of the Mt. Lichtenberg (5844 ft). A steady 0.7 mile climb leads to the ridge. The trail descends providing magnificent view of the Lake Valhalla. In 0.3 mile it reaches a junction, where PCT continues strait and a short 0.1 mile trail to the left leads to the lake, right spur goes to horse camp. Follow a non-maintained trail that goes along the west shore for about 0.5. This part of the trail is quite overgrown at times. The trail leads to a campsite near the creek. Cross the creek and continue on along the south slope (don't ascend) for about 0.7 mile to the gully. Ascend along the gully to the ridge (0.3 mile). You can see Lichtenwasser Lake from here . To get to the lake descend along the gully and then follow the creek drainage for about 0.7 mile. To the summit turn left (west) on the ridge and ascend for 0.2 mile to the east summit, continue on for another 0.2 mile to the west summit that offers great view of the Lake Valhalla .