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Day Hike - Johnston Ridge & The Hummocks

Take advantage of the closed road to explore Johnston Ridge without crowds. Starting from the Hummocks trailhead, we will climb up the Boundary Trail to Johnston Ridge. MSH is a fascinating place for so many reasons: wildlife, flowers, geology and recovery.

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Brian Carpenter
Brian Carpenter
Primary Leader
  • Sat, May 11, 2024
  • Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
  • Day Hiking
  • Adults
  • Moderate/Strenuous
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 10.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,750 ft
  • Pace: Average 2.0 mph, faster on the easy parts, slower on the steep ones

My goals for this trip are as follows:

1. Be safe.

2. Learn something.

3. Make it to the ridge and get a good workout.

My expectations for trip participants are as follows:

1. Practice Leave No Trace principles

2. Be respectful of all participants

3. Have the physical conditioning necessary for this trip. Mileage and elevation gain are nothing extreme but it is all out in the open and if sunny there will be significant exposure to the sun, which can be extra tiring.

Note that if you are coming from Seattle or other parts north, the drive is quite long.

Hummocks trailhead at 0830

Route/Place

Johnston Ridge & The Hummocks


  • Green Trails Mount St Helens NVM No. 332S
    Trails Illustrated Mt Saint. Helens/Mount Adams
    Green Trails Spirit Lake No. 332
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

  • Navigation
  • Headlamp
  • Sun protection
  • First aid
  • Knife
  • Fire
  • Shelter
  • Extra food
  • Extra water
  • Extra clothes
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