Trip
Day Hike - Huntoon Point
Join us for a social hike to enjoy the sunset, full moon, and stars over the mountains. Photography is encouraged. We will stay at the Point for about 2 hours. This hike is part of the Tacoma Hiking and Backpacking weekend at Baker Lodge and is open to retreat participants.
Contacts
- Fri, Aug 16, 2019
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Photography, Day Hiking
- Adults
- Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 1.2 mi
- Elevation Gain: 200 ft
- Pace: 1.5 - 2 mph
- 1 (7 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will leave from the Lodge at 730pm and drive to Artist Point to start the hike.
This is a very short, social hike from Artist Point via Artist Ridge to Huntoon Point. We will stay at Huntoon Point for about 2 hours to enjoy the sunset over the mountains, gaze at the nightsky, and chill. There should be a near full moon and amazing stars on this weather dependent trip. Bring a sitting pad, sleeping bag, and a hot beverage. Photographers should bring their camera equipment for astrophotography. Because we will return to Artist Point at night, you must be comfortable hiking in the dark. We will get back to the Lodge very late!
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
Required Equipment
Required: A good headlamp with extra batteries, warm clothing
Recommended: Sitting pad, sleeping bag, hot beverage
Optional: Camera equipment with tripod
- 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