Trip
Day Hike - Hugo Peak
Another good hike with some elevation gain but should be snow free. Goal is to be outside and build up for hiking season.Meeting location Martin Way park and ride 7:30 am. We will start hike at the Pack Forest, add on loop to include Little Mashel falls.
Contacts
- Sun, Feb 23, 2020
- Olympia Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Easy
- Moderate
- Mileage: 7.4 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,074 ft
- High Point Elevation: 1,686 ft
- Pace: 30-40 min. per mile
- 4 (6 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Plan to meet at Martin Way park and ride 7:30 to depart at 7:45, details will be emailed to participants.This is a good easy-moderate hike, generally snow free. The loop to Hugo peak and Little Mashel falls is roughly a half day hike plus drive time, approximately 7.6 miles, some on closed roadway. Be prepared for all weather, micro spikes, hiking poles and possible muddy conditions. Please have current waiver signed. Hike will observe leave no trace and inclusive. Plan to stay together. 10 essentials necessary. Bring small bills to support those who drive, they are volunteering their car and time. It is about 80 miles round trip from Park and ride. No special parking permit needed.
Possible mud on trail.
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