Trip
Day Hike - Buck Mountain/Elbo Creek
Trail climbs steadily through forest to forest road and continues along the road to the summit of Buck Mt.
- Info
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Contacts
Sue Labrie
Primary Leader
- Sat, Jun 13, 2015
- Kitsap Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 6.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,000 ft
- 9 (12 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at the Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene, 22097 Viking Way, NW, at 8:00 am.
This is a moderate hike, 6 miles, round trip with 2,000. ft. elevation gain. The trail switchbacks up through the forest on a ridge next to Elbo Creek. You can hear the creek from the trail, but you can't actually see it. The last 1/2 mile or so is on forest roads 030 and 043 to the summit of Buck Mountain.
Route/Place
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
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