Trip
Day Hike - Big Creek Loop
Registration starts April 11th, please do not contact the leader until then. Priority will be given to students of the Olympia Conditioning Hiking Series course until April 25th.
Contacts
Carolyn Donahoe
Primary Leader
- Sun, Apr 28, 2019
- Olympia Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Easy
- For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
- Mileage: 4.3 mi
- Elevation Gain: 850 ft
- High Point Elevation: 1,850 ft
- Pace: Easy
- 1 (7 capacity)
- 1 (3 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
TBD VIA Email
Pace: Easy
Required Equipment: In addition to 10 Essentials waterproof boots and trekking poles recommended
Parking Pass: Northwest Forest Pass or America the Beautiful
Trail Conditions: As of 04/21/19 the trail is snow free and muddy. Expect muddy, slippery conditions. Expect moderate creek crossings.
Weather: Expect rain.
Map: Green Trails Olympic Mountains East No. 168S, USGS Mount Washington 8817761 and USGS Hoodsport 8817705
USGS Map Download for Mount Washington
USGS Map Download for Hoodsport
Reference:
Route/Place
Big Creek Loop
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Custom Correct Mount Skokomish - Lake Cushman
Green Trails Olympic Mountains East No. 168S - See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment
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
Recommended Equipment
- Waterproof boots
- Trekking poles
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