Trip
Day Hike - Excelsior Ridge (East High Divide Trail)
This steep approach keeps away the mobs and allows us to wander the gorgeous High Divide until we run out of cookies and energy.
Contacts
- Sat, Jul 21, 2018
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate/Strenuous
- Moderate
- Mileage: 11.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,400 ft
- High Point Elevation: 6,000 ft
- Pace: Moderate
- FULL (7 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at 7:00 a.m. in Bellingham to consolidate carpools. Get off I5 at Exit 255. Turn right or east on the Mt. Baker Hwy. (542). Turn left at the first light into Sunset Square. Turn right again and park east of Skagit Bank.
July 21, Sat. – Welcome Pass/High Divide, (GT #14, Mount Shuksan). 8 mi. and 3,400’ elev. gain with an option to continue further on the High Divide. Pace will be moderate with breaks for views and snacks. A treat to share is always welcome. Hint, the leader likes cookies. Party limit is 8. Meet at 7:00 a.m. in Bellingham to consolidate carpools. Get off I5 at Exit 255. Turn right or east on the Mt. Baker Hwy. (542). Turn left at the first light into Sunset Square. Turn right again and park east of Skagit Bank. Leader Chuck Gustafson, 360-766-4045 (landline). Please no calls after 7:00 p.m. and NO texts.
Excelsior Ridge (East High Divide Trail)
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Green Trails Mt Baker No. 13
Green Trails Mt Shuksan No. 14
Green Trails Mount Baker Wilderness Climbing No. 13SX
Trails Illustrated North Cascades National Park - 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
- Boots required.