Ira Spring & Putrid Pete's Peak Trails

Trip

Day Hike - Mount Defiance

The views from Mt Defiance on a clear day are stunning. Even on a cloudy/hazy day they are awesome. Hopefully we have a clear day day but regardless we get a good workout.

  • Strenuous
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 11.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,384 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 5,584 ft

7 am Preston Park & Ride

Plan to stop as necessary on ascent to keep group together. NW Forest Pass required at trailhead.

Route/Place

Ira Spring & Putrid Pete's Peak Trails


Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

  1. Navigation
  2. Sun protection
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination
  5. First aid supplies
  6. Fire
  7. Repair kit and tools, including knife
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter
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