The sticker-covered mailbox bolted to the summit rocks of Mailbox Peak, with Cascade ridges behind
Photo: Wilderness trespasser · CC BY-SA 4.0 · cropped

Mailbox Peak (New Trail)

Hard

North Bend

Distance
9.4 mi
Gain
4,000 ft
High point
4,841 ft
Season
May–Oct

Best time of year

Peak season now · Best May–Oct, peak Jul–Sep

The upper mountain holds snow into May. Winter ascents need traction and avalanche awareness.

Peak In season Out of season This month

Relentless elevation gain. Old trail is steeper.

🐕 Dogs OK

Trailhead weather

61°F

⛅ Overcast

💨 4 mph

🌧️ 8%

☀️ UV 4

Thu

65°

45°

30%

Fri

🌧️

62°

49°

99%

Sat

🌦️

61°

47°

29%

More photos · 2, by season where the date is known

Snow-dusted talus near the top of Mailbox Peak at golden hour in winter

Winter · Dec 2025 Snow-dusted talus near the top of Mailbox Peak at golden hour in winter

Photo: MarshyBoardwalk · CC0 1.0 · cropped 1 / 2