Trip
Day Hike - Guillemot Cove
This kids-and-families day trip takes us through an undeveloped, forested county park leading to the shoreline on the Hood Canal. Weather permitting, we'll have views of the Olympics, and we'll have an opportunity to explore the Stump House. A red cedar has been hollowed out and fitted with a door, window openings, and a roof, this is a fantastic photo op spot!
Contacts
- Wed, Nov 27, 2019
- Olympia Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking, Family
- Families
- Easy
- Casual
- Mileage: 2.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 350 ft
- Pace: 0.5-1.5 mph
- 9 (9 capacity)
- 2 (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Carpool/caravan + gear check time and location TBD by leaders and participants. We aim to begin hiking from the trailhead by 10am.
Location:
GUILLEMOT COVE TRAILHEAD
19235 STAVIS BAY ROAD NW, SEABECK, WA 98380
This is the first of two mentored hikes for Jaq Morrill.
Preference will be given to well-prepared children over age 5 adventuring with their grown-ups. Please be sure to check the required equipment list for preparedness guidelines.
Be sure to bring a lunch + snacks and your camera!
Required Equipment
Adults should always carry their 10 Essentials. Children should carry their own backpacks with "kid essentials," including ID, water, spare food, spare clothes, rain gear and—if they have them—their Mountaineers passports. Hiking poles are suggested, but not required.
You may also want to bring binoculars and bird-identification tools such as field guides. How else will we know whether we spot any guillemots? :)
- 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