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Day Hike - Cougar Mountain: Jim Whittaker Wilderness Peak Trailhead

Trip

Day Hike - Cougar Mountain: Jim Whittaker Wilderness Peak Trailhead

Preference given to 2026 Olympia Conditioning Hiking Series participants. Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers at 8:00 a.m. on April 6th.

Contacts

Nancy Lloyd
Nancy Lloyd
Primary Leader
  • Easy/Moderate
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 4.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,300 ft
  • Pace: 1.5 mph/will vary
  • FULL, 1 on waitlist (5 capacity)
  • 1 (2 capacity)
  • Sun, Mar 15, 2026 at 7:00 AM
  • Mon, Apr 6, 2026
  • Sat, Apr 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Trip will be cancelled or rescheduled if heavy rain is forecast. Trekking poles are strongly encouraged. LEADER PERMISSION IS NOW REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW REGISTRATIONS. PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER UNTIL YOU HEAR BACK FROM ME.

Trailhead mid-morning. Exact time to be determined. Details will be sent to participants.

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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