Pyramid Mountain, Mountain summit in Clallam County, United States.
Pyramid Mountain is a summit that rises above Lake Crescent's north shore, reaching an elevation of about 3,100 feet. The peak has a prominence of around 700 feet and shapes the visual landscape of this valley area.
The summit was named Sugarloaf Mountain until 1928, when it received its present name. During World War II an Aircraft Warning Service lookout was built on the summit to watch for enemy aircraft; that lookout has since been restored.
The name Sugarloaf Mountain was replaced by Pyramid Mountain in 1928. The restored Aircraft Warning Service lookout on the summit, used to watch for enemy aircraft during World War II, still stands and can be seen by hikers.
The summit is reached by trail from the Spruce Railroad Trail. The route climbs through forest with steep sections, and the upper part is often cloudy in winter while summer usually brings clear skies. Carry sturdy footwear and check conditions before setting out.
From the summit, the landslide that dammed Indian Creek and created Lake Crescent is plainly visible. Below it lie Lake Sutherland and the Indian Creek valley running down to the Elwha River.
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