
Trip
Day Hike - Margaret's Way to Debbie's View
Trip will initially open to Tacoma Branch Conditioning Hiking Students. Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers, based on availability, 7-10 days prior to date of the hike.
- 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.
- Sun, May 2, 2021
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 7.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,500 ft
- FULL, 1 on waitlist (8 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
A 'Hello Hiker' Letter will be sent out 5 days before the hike with meet-up details.
Location: Squak Mountain, King County Park, Margaret's Way Trailhead
Time: 7:30 a.m. trailhead meet-up.
Note: Due to over-crowding conditions at trailheads during this pandemic, we are going to get an early morning start before the parking lot fills up.
COVID -19 Guidelines
We will follow all Mountaineer COVID-19 Guidelines on this trip. Come prepared with your face mask, hand-sanitizer, and other safety essentials.
Please read and review the Mountaineer's COVID 19 Response for the latest up-to-date guidelines that we will follow.
This includes wearing a mask when we are in group and pulling up our masks when passing other hikers on the trail. We will keep a 6ft+ social distance at trail meet-ups and on the trail. Participants will cancel the trip if s/he have had exposure to COVID-19 before the trip.
Margaret's Way is a lovely forested trail set in the shade. The trail itself is in very good condition and is well-signed.
As this is an early morning 3.5 to 4 hour hike, there is no need to pack a lunch. Just pack 2 liters of water and snacks. We will be done hiking by noon.
CHS May Skills focus: Hydration (Dehydration), Nutrition (food & extra food), & Sun protection.
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