Trip
Day Hike - Dirty Face Ridge
Steep hike up to Dirtyface Ridge; then it's a contour over to the summit of Townsend. Gorgeous views and wildflowers!
Contacts
- Thu, Jun 28, 2018
- Foothills Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 8.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,880 ft
- High Point Elevation: 6,243 ft
- Pace: 1.5 - 2 mph
- 6 (7 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Can meet at the end of my road = Diamond Point Road; leave cars at the ODT trailhead and carpool out the long dirt road approach to the Dirtyface Ridge trailhead. It is near the Tubal Cain Mine Trailhead. We can meet there at 9 a.m. It is a 1.25 hour drive to trailhead. We would be on the trail by 10:30ish.
Please note: bad weather either changes the destination or cancels the event
I will be going over to stay at the vacation home Wednesday morning ; others are welcome to join = just plan on contributing to food/utilities if you come to stay the night before or night of the event.
Leader permission as I want to know if you are staying either night before and/or after the event.
Dirty Face Ridge
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USGS Tyler Peak
Custom Correct Buckhorn Wilderness
Green Trails Tyler Peak No. 136
Green Trails Olympic Mountains East No. 168S - 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