Union PeakLocated in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Union Peak is a popular summit in the winter months. Skiers skin up to the summit, enjoying untouched powder for months, even after ski season is over. https://staging.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/union-peakhttps://staging.wta.org/@@site-logo/wta-logo.png
Located in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Union Peak is a popular summit in the winter months. Skiers skin up to the summit, enjoying untouched powder for months, even after ski season is over.
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Use caution when climbing this mountain. Climbing experience and appropriate equipment strongly recommended.
From the trailhead, hike about one mile to a junction with the Pacific Crest Trail. At this intersection, take a right and then made an immediate turn left. From here, it's a bushwhack to the top. There will be a faint climbers trail
Take precaution when enjoying this summit in winter conditions. While not treacherously steep, ALL SIDES of this mountain are avalanche prone.
The summit is a small, very gentle plateau, with amazing views of the surrounding area.
WTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! App-based driving directions aren't always accurate and data connections may be unreliable as you drive to the trailhead.
Getting There
From Everett/Seattle: Drive Highway 2 east 68 miles. After the highway separates, take a left on Smithbrook Road #6700. Be careful crossing the westbound lanes of Highway 2. The Smithbrook trailhead is 2.7 miles up the road on the left hand side.
From Wenatchee/Leavenworth: Drive west and turn right about a half mile past milepost 69. The Smithbrook trailhead is 2.7 miles up the road on the left hand side.