Trip

Alpine Scramble - Mount Townsend

Contacts

Suzy Diesen

Primary Leader

Sat, May 24, 2025
Committee: Kitsap Alpine Scrambling Committee
Activity Type: Scrambling
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Strenuous 4, Technical 2, Strenuous
Leader Rating: Moderate
Mileage: 13.0 mi
Elevation Gain: 4,500 ft
High Point Elevation: 6,545 ft
Pace: 1000ft/hr

Availability: 4 (4 capacity)
Assistant Leader Availability: 2 (2 capacity)
Cancellation & Refund Policy

Leader's notes

We will scramble Hawk Peak, via the Silver Lake trail which branches off of the trail to Mt Townsend. To park at the trailhead, must have a Northwest Forest Pass. This actiity is for Kitsap Scramble Students.

Meeting place and time

Meet at the Quilcene Ranger Station at 7am

Route/Place

Mount Townsend

Recommended Maps & Charts:
USGS Mt Townsend
Green Trails Olympic Mountains East No. 168S
Custom Correct Buckhorn Wilderness
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