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Pinnacle Peak
4.6 ★★★★★ 210 Google reviews · Running trail in Enumclaw, Washington · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Pinnacle Peak's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Pinnacle Peak
“Great parking area with clean bathrooms.”
“the forest is stunning here, but trees are tall and full, limiting visibility from the summit.”
“This is a wonderful hiking spot for all levels.”
Probably one of the more flexible hikes in WA and one of the better views of Tahoma on a clear day. Definitely recommend coming early (or before dinner during summer months!) or it's a bit more crowded.
great hike with the family! great views too. would be a fiver-star rating if there was an open view of Mt Rainier.
A favorite spot of mine, Mt. Peak to the locals. I can't count how many times I've been here. The hike isn't bad at all if you're in decent shape, but if you're not, I'd consider it also a great place to train for hikes or gaining uphill stamina as it's not very long but still satisfying.
The name is Pinnacle Peak, but the best part of the hike was not the summit, it was the way up and the way down. You can see forests and fields. It's about 4 miles round trip, but you can go more if you want to. It is pretty steep, so it is challenging, but it's also short, so it's not too bad. I would recommend it!
Trail conditions & character
“There also isn't much of a view from the top but there's nice views of Enumclaw and Rainier as you go up.”
“It's a pretty good incline going up and depending on which trail you take (there are multiple ways up), you may be in for a bit of a climb.”
“There's two ways up, a sort of gravel service road and offshoot switchbacks and trails that crisscross the road from the south side, or trails from the north side.”
“Much of Pinnacle Peak lies beneath the surrounding flat farmland which formed from the Osceola Mudflow some 5,600 years ago.”
“The South trail has a more gradual grade, a gravel road, and ample parking.”
Plan your run at Pinnacle Peak
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitekingcounty.gov
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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