
Trip
Alpine Scramble - Mount Townsend & Welch Peaks
Scramble of Mt. Townsend from upper trailhead including associated Welch Peaks if time permits.
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.
- Tue, Sep 13, 2016
- Kitsap Alpine Scrambling Committee
- Scrambling
- Basic Alpine
- Adults
- Strenuous 4, Technical 2
- For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
- Mileage: 11.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,900 ft
- 3 (6 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at Quilcene Ranger station at 7:30am then drive to the trailhead.
Dress for the weather an bring food and water as there is none on along the way. No helmet, harness, or ice ax required. Boots may be mountaineering or stout trail runners. The basic is 8 miles and 2900ft round trip to Mt. Townsend. If Welch Peaks included it is more like 11 miles and 3500ft.
Mount Townsend
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USGS Mt Townsend
Green Trails Olympic Mountains East No. 168S
Custom Correct Buckhorn Wilderness - See full route/place details.