Cougar Mountain: Red Town Trailhead

Trip

Day Hike - Coal Creek Falls Loop

A pleasant evening hike at Cougar Mountain.

  • Mon, Jul 8, 2019
  • Seattle Hiking Committee
  • Day Hiking
  • Retired Rovers, Singles, 20-30 Somethings, Adults
  • Easy
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 4.6 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 980 ft
  • Pace: 2 mph

Meet at 6 PM at Sky Country Trailhead.

Permits: None!

This will be a custom route to Coal Creek Falls and Far Country Falls. The route will be more-or-less a loop so that we'll also go through some of the western portion of Cougar Mountain. This should make for a good hike to end the day with since Cougar Mountain's trails are well marked and in usually good condition.

The park closes at dusk though seeing as dusk will be at 9:46 PM for the hike we should be able to finish the hike with time to spare.

Prior to signing up for this hike, please take into account the following:

  • Adults only (≥18 yrs old).
  • Bring illumination. Even though we'll get out before dusk, it's likely that it may be dark in the forest.
  • We'll be going at a casual pace.
Route/Place

Cougar Mountain: Red Town Trailhead


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

  1. Navigation
  2. Sun protection
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination
  5. First aid supplies
  6. Fire
  7. Repair kit and tools, including knife
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter
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