Day Hike - Cougar Mountain: Jim Whittaker Wilderness Peak Trailhead

Trip

Day Hike - Cougar Mountain: Jim Whittaker Wilderness Peak Trailhead

Stretch your legs and test your rain gear on this close to home low elevation hike! PLEASE READ LEADER NOTES

  • moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 8.25 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,800 ft
  • Pace: 1.5 to 2.0 mph, will vary

We will take the Wilderness Creek trail to the Gombu Wilderness Cliffs trail, tag Wilderness Peak and continue on the Deceiver Trail to Long View Peak and Doughty Falls. We'll then continue along Deceiver Trail and loop back along the Shy Bear Trail to take the Wilderness Creek Trail back to the cars. Be prepared for rain, mud, and possible down trees. NOTE: I will shorten the hike if justified by weather or trail conditions.

Trailhead mid-morning. Details to be sent to participants. No parking pass needed.

Route/Place

Cougar Mountain: Jim Whittaker Wilderness Peak 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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