Trip
Day Hike - Foothills Trail: East Puyallup to McMillin
Resolved to get outside more in 2025, but could use some conditioning before tackling gain under the weight of a backpack? Join me for a (mostly) flat hike on this paved rail-to-trail!
Contacts
Steven Payne
Primary Leader
- Sun, Feb 9, 2025
- Olympia Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 10.0
- Pace: 2.0-2.5 mph
- 11 (11 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
East Puyallup trailhead of the Foothills Trail, 8:00 a.m., no passes required, privy available.
Car drop point-to-point-to-point hike from East Puyallup to McMillin trailhead to Orting trailhead +3 miles, then end at Orting trailhead. Plan on some extra time for the car drop and returns. You're welcome and encouraged to pack additional weight and/or break in new gear. Heavy snow will cancel.
Route/Place
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
- Navigation
- Headlamp
- Sun protection
- First aid
- Knife
- Fire
- Shelter
- Extra food
- Extra water
- Extra clothes
Trip Reports