Trip
Day Hike - Geyser Valley
We will explore a beginning segment of the Elwha River route blazed by the Press Expedition in 1889.
- Info
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Contacts
Kathy Fox
Primary Leader
- Sat, Jun 21, 2014
- Olympia Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Easy
- Moderate
- Mileage: 7.8 mi
- Elevation Gain: 600 ft
- 8 (12 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will carpool from Olympia/Shelton area.
This hike is part of a 2-day event which includes work at the Olympic National Park's (ONP) nursery, a presentation by ONP staff on the Elwha River dams history, car camping at the Altair campground in the ONP, and a hike on Saturday of the Geyser Valley.
Route/Place
Geyser Valley
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Green Trails Hurricane Ridge/Elwha North No. 134S
Custom Correct Elwha Valley - See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment
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
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