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Cougar Mountain: Big Tree Ridge Trailhead

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Day Hike - Cougar Mountain: Big Tree Ridge

See some of the wonders of Cougar Mountain, the coal mine, clay pit (and bricks fired from the clay), the Nike missile site, and the Million Dollar View pergola, 13 miles, 2600', 2.25-2.5 MPH average pace.

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Richard DuBois
Richard DuBois
Primary Leader
  • *Varies*
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 13.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,600 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 1,800 ft
  • Pace: 2.25-2.5 MPH average moving speed

9:00. ready to hike, at the what Google maps calls the 'Big Tree Ridge Trailhead'. Use Google maps and this URL  https://maps.app.goo.gl/g4JBvNF9afPTtiwPA

Port-o-pot was available last time I was there, no pass needed

The forecast near our high point, partly sunny, with a high near 41. Light north northwest wind. https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?x=254&y=140&site=sew&zmx=&zmy=&map_x=254&map_y=139

The route https://caltopo.com/m/D7F10

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Cougar Mountain: Big Tree Ridge Trailhead

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

  • Navigation
  • Headlamp
  • Sun protection
  • First aid
  • Knife
  • Fire
  • Shelter
  • Extra food
  • Extra water
  • Extra clothes
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