Trip
Day Hike - Margaret's Way to Central and West Peaks
Winter conditioning hike starting on Margaret's Way and going on to do a big loop around Squak. We'll hit Central and West Peaks and then drop down to the Eastside Trail and come back on Chybinski Loop.
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.
Contacts
- Mon, Feb 17, 2020
- Foothills Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 11.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,700 ft
- Pace: 2.0 mph
- FULL (10 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
9:00 AM - Meet at the Margaret's Way trailhead with boots on and ready to start hiking.
Directions to trailhead: From I90, take exit 15 signed Lake Sammamish/Renton Highway 900/Renton-Issaquah Road. Go south toward Renton and from the stoplight drive 3.2 miles and turn left at the easy-to-miss driveway.
***Discover Pass Required***
This is not the regular Margaret's Way hike. Please only sign up if you've been hiking this winter and are comfortable with longer hikes that have significant elevation gain.
We'll maintain a moderate and steady pace, going a little slower up hill and a little faster down hill. The average speed for the day should end up being about 2.0 mph.
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