
Trip
Day Hike - Margaret's Way
A wonderful wintry hike to Margaret's Way with a possible add-on to Debbie's View, netting 6.5 miles and 1500' gain. Join me and my dog Ajax, a well-trained Labraheeler, rain or shine.
- Sat, Dec 14, 2024
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 6.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,500 ft
- High Point Elevation: 1,730 ft
- Pace: 2 mph up, 2.5 down
- 8 (8 capacity)
- 2 (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Our primary destination will be Margaret's Way with a potential add-on to Debbie's View (.7 miles) if the weather suggests we might see Rainier and hikers are warm enough and comfortable doing so. I can drive one additional person if needed but I will have my dog with me. Be sure to have layers, trekking poles, gaiters, a warm beverage, and rain gear if the weather calls for it. Microspikes may also help if it's icy.
I will meet everyone at 8:45 a.m. at the Margaret's Way trailhead on the west side of Squak Mountain, ready for introductions at 9 a.m. For trip information, please see https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/margarets-way. Please arrange carpooling per Mountaineers guidelines.
Required Equipment
- Navigation
- Headlamp
- Sun protection
- First aid
- Knife
- Fire
- Shelter
- Extra food
- Extra water - a hot beverage/thermos might be nice
- Extra clothes - gaiters, warmth, rain gear, and trekking poles - details will be forthcoming in Hello Hiker email