Trip
Day Hike - Huntoon Point
This hike is part of the Tacoma Hiking and Backpacking weekend at Baker Lodge and is open to retreat participants. Join me on this short, easy hike along Artist Ridge to Huntoon Point.
Contacts
- Sun, Aug 18, 2019
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 1.2 mi
- Elevation Gain: 200 ft
- High Point Elevation: 5,150 ft
- Pace: 2mph
- 2 (11 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet after breakfast. Be sure to have your lodge chore done and your bags packed and ready to go prior to leaving for the hike.
This hike is part of the Tacoma Hiking and Backpacking weekend at the Baker Lodge. Register to attend The Tacoma Hiking and Backpacking Committee Mt Baker Lodge Retreat weekend from 8/16-8/17/19 here:
https://www.mountaineers.org/locations-lodges/baker-lodge/calendar/baker-lodge2019-08-16
The pace will be easy, with stops for taking photos and enjoying the gorgeous scenery. Hopefully we will have clear weather, which would allow for some nice mountain views. I will probably be carrying my 15 month old daughter in my pack.
You can find more information on the hike here:
https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/artist-ridge
Artist Point
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Green Trails Mt Shuksan No. 14
Green Trails Mount Baker Wilderness Climbing No. 13SX
USGS Shuksan Arm - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
- Navigation
- Sun protection
- Insulation (extra clothing)
- Illumination
- First aid supplies
- Fire
- Repair kit and tools, including knife
- Nutrition (extra food)
- Hydration (extra water)
- Emergency shelter