Trip
Day Hike - Big Creek Loop
It's conditioner Wednesdays. This is not a hike! This is a conditioner. Phase I: Strength Training. Heavy packs encouraged (25%-30% body weight). Phase-I conditioner will not qualify for a conditioner requirement for Scrambling and/or Climbing.
- Wed, Mar 21, 2018
- Olympia Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Easy
- For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
- Mileage: 4.3 mi
- Elevation Gain: 850 ft
- Pace: Conditioner pace
- 3 (8 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at Mud Bay Park & Ride (Olympia, 98502) at 15:40 (3:40 pm).
I plan on driving and can accommodate 4 passengers.
You can also meet us at the trailhead at 16:30 (4:30 pm). If you plan on meeting us at the trailhead, please make sure to let me know.
Promptness is required; I don't wait that long.
WARNING: Strenuous Conditioner
The pace will be dependent on participants; I'm hoping somewhere between moderate and strenuous. Moderate would be defined as 60% of maximum heart rate, and strenuous as 80% of maximum heart rate. As a conditioner, we should break a sweat, and be in zone 3 for heart rate.
Phase-I is about strength training.
Tentative Schedule for Conditioner Wednesdays.
March: Big Creek Loop
April: Copper Creek
May: Mount Rose
June: Wagon Wheel
July: Mount Ellinor
August: Mount Washington
September: Mount Ellinor
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.
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