
Trip
Day Hike - May Valley Loop (Squak Mountain)
We will do a loop of approximately 7 miles linking various trails, with approximately 2000 ft cumulative elevation gain.
- 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.
- Fri, Apr 1, 2022
- Foothills Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 7.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,000 ft
- High Point Elevation: 2,024 ft
- Pace: 2.0-2.5
- FULL, 1 on waitlist (6 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will meet at the Squak Mountain State Park parking lot. Be there in time to meet at the trailhead sign, with packs and ready to hike, at 9 a.m.
A Discover Pass is required for your car.
There is a privy at the parking lot.
Trails are good overall, but there are short stretches of trail that may be steep, loose, rutted, rooty, narrow, wet, etc. We will walk on gravel road for short sections but mainly will be on trail.
Overall speed 2.0, moving speed 2.5 mph. These are approximate but please sign up only if you can maintain the pace. That will make it a more enjoyable trip for all.
Further details will be provided to participants by email.
This is a mentored hike.
To sign up, a covid vaccination badge or proof of covid vaccination is required. If you do not have a covid vaccination badge, please email the leader a photo of your vaccination card with your date of birth covered up.
Required Equipment
- Navigation
- Headlamp
- Sun protection
- First aid
- Knife
- Fire
- Shelter
- Extra food
- Extra water
- Extra clothes