Trip

Day Hike - Cougar Mountain: Jim Whittaker Wilderness Peak Trailhead

Tuesdays with Court, originally Olallie and Talapus Lakes, changed to Whittaker/Deceiver/Shy Bear / Doughty Falls loop at Exit 15 due to excessive snow for a hike.

Tue, Dec 30, 2025
Committee: Seattle Hiking Committee
Activity Type: Day Hiking
Audience: Adults, All Who Qualify

Difficulty: Moderate
Leader Rating: Moderate
Mileage: 7.8 mi
Elevation Gain: 1,800 ft
Pace: 2-2.3 MPH

Availability: 2 (10 capacity)
Assistant Leader Availability: FULL (2 capacity)
Registration Open: Tue, Dec 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Registration Closed: Sun, Dec 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Leader's notes

Leader is a birder and photographer. Expect brief sensory pauses of 3-5 minutes to take in the beauty of nature.

Moving pace will be roughly 2-2.3 mph to keep everyone warm. Bring warm beverage, layers, poles optional, and plan to be out for about 3 hours. Apologies on any typos in the Hello Hiker email, most of it was reused to let hikers have as much time as possible for the shift.

Meeting place and time

Meet at Exit 15 at 7:30 ready to walk by 7:45. Hello Hiker went out at 6 p.m. for change in destination.

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