Lower Mailbox Peak Trailhead
Challenge yourself with a demanding hike to Mailbox Peak, where a quirky summit and stunning views await near North Bend, Washington.
The Lower Mailbox Peak Trailhead provides access to the challenging and popular Mailbox Peak hike, known for its steep ascent and rewarding summit views [10]. Hikers can choose between the original, more direct (and extremely strenuous) Old Trail or the longer, switchbacking New Trail [11, 16].
A brief summary to Lower Mailbox Peak Trailhead
- Mailbox Peak Trailhead & SE Lake Dorothy Rd, North Bend, WA, 98045, US
- Visit website
- Monday 12 am-12 am
- Tuesday 12 am-12 am
- Wednesday 12 am-12 am
- Thursday 12 am-12 am
- Friday 12 am-12 am
- Saturday 12 am-12 am
- Sunday 12 am-12 am
Local tips
- Arrive early, especially on weekends, as parking fills up quickly [9, 12].
- Bring plenty of water and snacks; this is a strenuous hike [12].
- A Discover Pass is required for parking [5, 6, 12].
- Consider using hiking poles to ease the steep ascent and descent [12].
- Check weather conditions before heading out, as the summit can be exposed [12].
Getting There
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Driving
From I-90, take Exit 34 for 468th Avenue SE toward North Bend [9, 10, 12, 14]. Head north on 468th Ave SE for approximately half a mile until the intersection with SE Middle Fork Road [9, 10, 12, 14]. Turn right onto SE Middle Fork Road and follow it for 2.2 miles to the stop sign at the junction with SE Dorothy Lake Road [9, 12, 14]. Turn right onto SE Dorothy Lake Road, and just after it links back up with the Middle Fork Road, look for the turnoff for Mailbox Peak trailhead to your right [9]. Continue a short distance up the paved road to the parking area [9]. A Discover Pass is required for parking [5, 6, 12]. Parking is limited, especially on weekends, so arrive early [9, 12]. There are two parking lots: an upper lot and a lower lot [5]. The upper lot is closer to the trailhead but has time restrictions, opening an hour after dawn and closing an hour before dusk [5]. The lower lot is not time-restricted [5]. Note: There are no public transportation options directly to the trailhead.
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