Trip
Day Hike - Green Mountain: Gold Creek Trail
On the Kitsap Peninsula a day hike to get in 'shape', along with a view of Puget Sound at the top.
Contacts
Frank McCracken
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
- Wed, Mar 27, 2019
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults, Families
- Easy/Moderate
- Easy
- Mileage: 5.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,000 ft
- Pace: easy but intentional
- 5 (11 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
For persons from Tacoma, Puyallup, Olympia, we will meet at 8:00 AM at the Tacoma Community College Park N Ride located at the corner of 19th and Mildred , to car pool to the Trailhead. For persons from Seattle/Kitsap, meeting place to be determined (trailhead?). Per any drivers, a Washington State Discover Pass is required.
Per message from Mountaineers HQ Seattle, it's OK to hike on DNR land in groups of 12 or less. This will be an 'exploratory' hike, dogs and families allowed. Bring rain gear.
Route/Place
Green Mountain: Gold Creek Trail
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USGS Holly
USGS Wildcat Lake
WA DNR Green Mountain State Forest
see Notes - 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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