Trip
Day Hike - McDonald Mountain
Dumpster Diving in southeast King County. An excuse to get outside and walk uphill. Views of Rainier if clear.
Contacts
Brian Carpenter
Primary Leader
- Sat, Nov 29, 2025
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 8.8
- Elevation Gain: 2,340 ft
- Pace: 2.0 mph, slower on steep stuff, faster on easier parts.
- FULL, 2 on waitlist (7 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Carpooling to the trailhead is encouraged as parking is very limited.
Post-Thanksgiving dumpster dive in the foothills. Expect mostly road walking and weather-dependent views.
0800 at the Maple Valley Safeway.
Route/Place
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
- Navigation
- Headlamp
- Sun protection
- First aid
- Knife
- Fire
- Shelter
- Extra food
- Extra water
- Extra clothes
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