First Hike 2019 Pinnacle Peak

Approaching from the north: photo taken through car window.

January 7, 2019:  Yesterday John Anderson and I returned to Pinnacle Peak near Enumclaw in a "grudge match" with the trail. A few months ago this was John's first hike in a long time and there was a question as to whether he was going to make it off the mountain without help. This time he showed the mountain he could do it. It was the metric milestone of how far he has come in just a few short hikes.

Map My Hike software said we descended 983 feet from the summit. Washington Trails Association says its a 1,000-foot elevation gain. I'm going with WTA, while noting that I've never seen Map My Hike be so accurate on elevation gain.

This indicates the steepness of the trail -- a 1,000-foot gain in about a mile.

John stands at one of the  milestones -- I call these connected cedars "The Twins"

The path down from the summit, where a fire lookout station once stood.

Statistics for the day:

Distance: 2 miles
Elevation gain: 1,000 feet 
Conditions: Cool, overcast, dry. Trail damp with places to slip.
Load: 10-15 pounds

Statistics, year to date:

Distance: 2 miles

Elevation gain: 1,000 feet