Trip
Day Hike - Iron Peak
This is a scenic hike to the summit of Iron Peak with distance of 7.5 miles and 2,700 ft of elevation gain . The views are fantastic, along the route, of the Teanaway Peaks and Mt. Stewart . We will be enjoying Fall colors and possible wildlife sightings. Bring adequate water for September heat and sun.
- Info
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- Sat, Sep 15, 2018
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate/Strenuous
- Moderate
- Mileage: 7.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,700 ft
- High Point Elevation: 6,500 ft
- Pace: 1.5
- FULL (12 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will have two carpool meeting sites for this hike. The first is the Green Lake Park and Ride site on 65th under the Freeway in Seattle. The carpool hikers that want to meet there will arrive by 6:15 am and depart for the Preston Park and Ride site at 6:30 am . The Preston Park and Ride carpool hikers will arrive at 6:45 am and depart at 7:00 am after the carpool hikers from Green Lake arrive. The hikers that want to proceed directly to the trail head need to arrive by 8:45 am .You may wish to ride share and need to contact others to arrange.
Driving directions: From I -90 take exit 85. Get on Highway 970 (also signed for Highway 10) and drive seven miles to the turnoff for the Teanaway Road. Turn left onto this paved road and proceed North for 7.5 miles to where the pavement ends. Where the pavement ends, continue straight, now on the North Fork Teanaway Road 9737 , following the signs for Trail 1394 (One the Gree)n Trails map the trail is noted as 1399 ) and ignoring branch roads. It is about nine miles to where the trail takes off from the right side of the road.
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.
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