Trip
Day Hike - Lost Valley Loop
A good in forest and open area hike.
- Fri, Nov 23, 2018
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 8.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,125 ft
- Pace: slow to moderate pace (as fast as I can go)
- 8 (12 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will meet and the WASH-DOT Park-N-Ride near the intersection of Highway 512 and I - 5, at 8:00 AM to car pool and drive to the trailhead south-west of Olympia. Directions to ParkNride: at west end of Hwy 512 turn left onto South Tacoma Way, drive approx. 1/4 mile then turn left between the McDonalds and Taco time. Drive straight back to the fence.
This will be an all- (or mostly all) day trip, so please don't plan any urgent activities afterwards....
Trail Information: The trail is well trod, and easy to follow, with moderate grades along the way. Starting out in-forest, then we will traverse some open (non-forested) areas.We will switch trails as we go along, so be sure to have a Capitol Forest brochure/map with you to help with navigation.
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
- Due to seasonal issues, please bring good rain gear!