- Mount Bullon (Bullen per Fred Beckey) is an impressively rugged peak located six miles southwest of Darrington, Washington. If it were located in a different part of Snohomish County, it would probably be a fairly popular destination for peak baggers. Unfortunately for Mount Bullon, it is hopelessly out-classed by its higher neighbors. Three Fingers Mountain and Whitehorse Mountain are each located less than two miles away, making Mount Bullon appear insignificant by comparison. Unlike Three Fingers and Whitehorse, Mount Bullon has no approach trail, which has doomed it to a life of solitude and neglect. This is unfortunate, as this peak has a lot going for it. The scenery on this climb is absolutely incredible, and the local area offers six alpine lakes, three additional peaks to climb, and a plethora of mountain goats to keep you entertained. I can honestly say that this was my favorite trip of the year, and I will be back. While Mount Bullon could be accomplished as a day climb, I would highly recommend it as part of an overnight trip. The approach is just difficult enough to justify a two day trip, and besides, you will find plenty to do once you get there.
- Mountain Loop Highway (summitpost.org)
The Mountain Loop Highway is home to many popular cascade hikes and climbs. There is no doubt that the scenic beauty of the Mountain Loop Highway Peaks far exceeds that of the I-90 corridor Peaks. There is more diversity in wildlife, foliage, and summit blocks are generally more rugged and exposed. The Mountain Loop Highway is a well kept secret among the locals of Washington State with the exception of Mount Pilchuck, trails are seldom crowded and tranquil isolation is the norm.
- Washington (state) (Wikipedia)
Washington (/ˈwɒʃɪŋtən/), officially the State of Washington and often referred to as Washington state to distinguish it from the national capital, Washington, D.C., is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the Western United States. Named for George Washington—the first U.S. president—the state was formed from the western part of the Washington Territory, which was ceded by the British Empire in 1846, by the Oregon Treaty in the settlement of the Oregon boundary dispute. The state is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean, Oregon to the south, Idaho to the east, and the Canadian province of British Columbia to the north. It was admitted to the Union as the 42nd state in 1889. Olympia is the state capital; the state’s largest city is Seattle.