Trip
Day Hike - Mount Defiance
This is a great July hike. We will go by Mason Lake then up Mt. Defiance. There usually are wild flowers blooming in the alpine meadows above the lake and there is a great view of several alpine lakes from the summit. The last part of the trail is narrow and steep. For more information about the hike see: http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/mount-defiance Photos from prior hikes can be seen: https://plus.google.com/photos/106618162381207255477/albums/5901047966946582769?banner=pwa https://plus.google.com/photos/106618162381207255477/albums/5770801616655689633?banner=pwa
- Info
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Contacts
- Sat, Jul 12, 2014
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 11.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,384 ft
- 2 (12 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will meet at the trail head at 8am
This hike to planned to have a moderate pace (~2 miles/hour, a bit slower up hill and a bit faster down hill) with a long stops at Mason Lake and the Summit.
The last bit of the hike, from the alpine meadows up to the summit, the trail is very narrow and step.
Mount Defiance
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Green Trails Bandera No. 206
Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass Gateway No. 207S
USGS Bandera - See full route/place details.
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