Mailbox Peak New Trail

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Mailbox Peak New Trail

04/14/22

Hello all, The following is a detailed report of my experience in the trail, a video of the hike that will show more details and updates can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZ9ovksdlqI&t=398s Started my hike at 6:15Am there was only one other car in the parking lot. my plan was to hike up the old trail to the top and then back down the new trail that way it would be nicer on my knees. I kept a solid pace of about 2MPH and reached the top just after 8am. There was a fair amount of snow that started about 1mile up the old trail. Upon reaching the summit the wind was very very strong despite only calling for 5mph winds. I used Crampons at the summit they were not necessary, but they did help. At the base of the boulder field, I changed into my running gear and ran back to the trailhead via the new trail. got back to the cars at 9:30am and drove home again Turned around and hiked down, I would like to say that the video gives a very good description of the current conditions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZ9ovksdlqI&t=398sng -Zach

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Morgan Shumaker

Mailbox Peak New Trail

01/21/21

One of my favorites!

5.0

Sarah Webster

Mailbox Peak New Trail

12/16/17

I hiked this in mid December after a period of no snow. There was still snow at the boulder field and above. I went up the new trail and down the old. It was only upon reaching the bottom (and losing the trail for a bit) that I saw all the warnings about getting lost at the old trailhead. Be careful! And watching the reflective diamonds on the tree. This hike is a great challenge with views to match.

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Zoe Collins

Mailbox Peak New Trail

11/23/17

Recently hiked this a few weeks ago and it was a good hike! First of you do need your discovery pass for parking as there is no where to pay if you forget it. As you head into the hike there is a lot of tree coverage and it starts of gentle. The incline was a burn and unfortunately we didn’t make it to the top due to the snow fall. I would recommend going on this hike in the summer months purely for better views and to be able to reach the peak. The new trail is a lot better but is still a pretty steep incline! Definitely not for beginners.

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Zachary Ayscue

Mailbox Peak New Trail

08/08/17

Hiked this route a week before November and found myself in snow from about 1/2 below the tree line all the way to the top. Check the snow reports before going and be prepared. The mailbox was still poking out above the snow though.

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