Trip
Day Hike - Iron Peak
This is a changed route - originally posted as Tatoosh Peak, now going east of the crest for better weather. This will be a mentored hike for Shauna McDaniel. Updated details have been sent to participants
Contacts
David Bradley
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
Shauna McDaniel
Mentored Leader
- Sat, Sep 30, 2017
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate/Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 7.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,700 ft
- 3 (6 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
6:30 am, Issaquah
This is a strenuous hike of 11 miles round trip with 3500 ft of elevation gain, as we are planning to go beyond the saddle on the shoulder of Iron Peak. We will average 1.5 mph and 1000 ft of elevation gain per hour while hiking uphill. Please be sure you are in strong hiking condition before signing up.
Hiking boots, plenty of water (there is none on the route) and the 10 essentials, including a headlamp, are required.
Route/Place
Iron Peak
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Green Trails Alpine Lakes East (Stuart Range) No. 208SX
Green Trails Mt Stuart No. 209 - See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
- Navigation
- Sun protection
- Insulation (extra clothing)
- Illumination - Be sure your headlamp or flashlight has good batteries
- First aid supplies
- Fire
- Repair kit and tools, including knife
- Nutrition (extra food)
- Hydration (extra water)
- Emergency shelter
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