Trip
Day Hike - Cougar Mountain Loop
An 8.5-mile meandering non-summit loop hike through some great sections of trail on Cougar Mountain; including Klondike Swamp, Lost Beagle, Shy Bear and Deceiver trail. We will pace about 2mph with two short stops along the way: first at the Clay Pit overlook three miles into the hike, and then at the Long View overlook at about the five-mile mark. The 1,100 feet of elevation gain/loss is nicely interspersed throughout the hike, with no long climbing sections.
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.
Contacts
- Mon, Dec 28, 2020
- Foothills Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Easy/Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 8.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,100 ft
- Pace: 2mph
- FULL, 6 on waitlist (4 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at 8:55 am near the porta-potties in the Sky Country Trailhead parking lot. No special passes required for parking.
To be sure you'll have fun on this hike you should have completed at least one recent hike of 8 miles or more at a 2mph pace. Much of the hike is under the tree canopy, but plan for rain and mud! Pre-check the Cougar Mountain weather forecast. Wear a mask at the beginning and when passing other hikers.
Cougar Mountain: Sky Country Trailhead
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Green Trails Cougar Mtn No. 203S
see Land Manager - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
- Navigation
- Sun protection
- Insulation (extra clothing)
- Illumination
- First aid supplies
- Fire
- Repair kit and tools, including knife
- Nutrition (extra food)
- Hydration (extra water)
- Emergency shelter