Mailbox Peak

Trip

Day Hike - Mailbox Peak

A great conditioning hike with plenty of distance and elevation gain.

  • Sat, Dec 6, 2025
  • Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
  • Day Hiking
  • Adults
  • Very Strenuous, Snow Scramble, Winter Scramble
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 11.2 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 4,100 ft
  • Pace: 1.8-2.3 mph

Trip open to all branches and eligible members. The pace is listed as 1.8-2.3 mph, but we will adjust to trail/snow conditions and a pace that allows conversations. Should the weather and or trail conditions work against us, we will discuss and agree to alternatives as a group. Other than personal bio-breaks, we will stay together as a group within speaking distance of one another. Our plan would be to spend no more than 15-20 min. at the objective, rest, and enjoy a snack, prior to returning.

Take Exit 34 off of I-90 and drive north on 468th Ave SE for ~0.5 mile. Turn right onto SE Middle Fork Road, continue for 2.5 miles, turn right and drive ~200 yards to the Mailbox Peak trailhead (900 ft).  We will meet at the trailhead sign at 7:00 AM SHARP for a quick hike meet-n-greet and be on the trail by 7:15 AM.

Route/Place

Mailbox Peak



  • Green Trails Mount Si NRCA No. 206S

    Green Trails Middle Fork Snoqualmie No. 174SX

    Green Trails Bandera No. 206
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

  • Navigation
  • Headlamp
  • Sun protection
  • First aid
  • Knife
  • Fire
  • Shelter
  • Extra food
  • Extra water
  • Extra clothes
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