Day Hike - Cougar Mountain: Red Town Trailhead

Trip

Day Hike - Cougar Mountain: Red Town Trailhead

***Trip initially open to Winter Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers 7 to 10 days prior to the hike date.***

  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 12.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,900 ft
  • Pace: 1.8 to 2.2mph

Cinder Mine Trailhead entrance to Cougar Mountain area at 8am.

***Trip initially open to Winter Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers 7 to 10 days prior to the hike date.***

This is my 3-2-1 hike because we go past 3 waterfalls (maybe 4!), 2 peaks, and at least one view point.  This hike is nice becuse it highlights all the great things to see starting from this trailhead to Cougar Mountain.

Route/Place

Cougar Mountain: Red Town 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

***Plus MICROSPIKES***

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