
Trip
Day Hike - Margaret's Way to Debbie's View
A moderate hike of 6 miles and 1500’ gain on Squak Mountain, nestled between Cougar and Tiger Mountains. Offering a dense forest of big leaf Maples, Cedars, Western Hemlock and Douglas Fir, ending at the Squak Mountain Trail system turning to Debbie’s View point, when on a clear day, you can see Mt. Rainier.
- 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.
- Sat, Apr 28, 2018
- Foothills Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 7.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,500 ft
- High Point Elevation: 1,730 ft
- Pace: 1.5 - 2 mph
- 1 (9 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meeting place, Squak Mountain Lodge parking lot: Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 7:30 AM, carpooling encouraged. Contact me for assistance in finding carpool partners, and please note you are responsible for arranging your own carpools.
Google map location to trail head: https://goo.gl/maps/2Vmtodv4iy12
Parking pass not required at this lot.
There is an easy-to-miss large blue sign indicating Cougar Mountain Recreation area, turn there as parking lot is directly ahead. This is our meeting place.
This is a great conditioning hike with a moderate but steady incline. Where the trail meets Chybinski Loop, we will head off for a short distance to Debbie’s View, where on a clear day, beautiful views of the valley and Mt. Rainier can be enjoyed. Although this hike is at 5.5, the short excursion to Debbie's View adds a bit to our overall trip, but not in elevation. Here we will stop, enjoy a light snack, take some photo opps, and head back down!
Although this is a well-maintained trail, it can be very muddy in places, with exposed roots throughout. In addition to your ten essentials, make sure you have waterproof boots, gaiters, and rain shell/jacket.
This is a moderate hike, with steady elevation gain, moderately steep in some places, but not for long distances. Hiking poles are recommended. We will be hiking at a moderate pace, with a few short breaks before reaching Debbie’s View point. I recommended that you be able to demonstrate that you have the conditioning and experience necessary to complete and enjoy this trip successfully. I strongly suggest you having completed a hike of similar distance and gain within a month of this hike. If you are unsure, please email me and we can discuss further.
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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
- Gaiters
- Waterproof boots/hiking shoes
- Rain jacket/shell