Excelsior Ridge (East High Divide Trail)

Trip

Day Hike - Excelsior Ridge

This hike is part of the Tacoma Hiking and Backpacking weekend at Baker Lodge and is open to retreat participants.

  • Moderate, Strenuous
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 9.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,400 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 5,850 ft

At the Mountaineers Mt. Baker Lodge after breakfast.  

This hike is part of the Tacoma Hiking and Backpacking weekend at the Baker Lodge.  Register to attend The Tacoma Hiking and Backpacking Committee  Mt Baker Lodge Retreat weekend from 8/16-8/17/19 here:

https://www.mountaineers.org/locations-lodges/baker-lodge/calendar/baker-lodge2019-08-16

Route/Place

Excelsior Ridge (East High Divide Trail)



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    Green Trails Mount Baker Wilderness Climbing No. 13SX

    Trails Illustrated North Cascades National Park
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

  1. Navigation
  2. Sun protection
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination
  5. First aid supplies
  6. Fire
  7. Repair kit and tools, including knife
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter
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