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danger. During winter months, weather is usually cloudy, but due to high pressure systems over the
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is significant as the northwest aspect rises nearly 4,100 feet (1,200 meters) above the Middle Fork in 1.25 mile. The popular
Mailbox Peak Trail gains 4,100 feet of elevation over 5.5 miles. Prior to 2014 when the new trail was completed, climbing Mailbox Peak involved 4,000 feet gain in only 2.6
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miles along an unmaintained route that was used for conditioning for major climbs, and recruits from the Fire
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Mailbox Peak, seen from Salal Point. Washington State Fire
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