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Mount Teneriffe

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Day Hike - Mount Teneriffe-Mount Si Traverse

Up Mt. Si's main trail to the haystack, cut over to the Mt. Teneriffe connector, then proceed to the Mt. Teneriffe summit, return via the Mt. Teneriffe trail to the Talus loop, then back over to the Mt. Si Parking lot.

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Will Tooker
Will Tooker
Primary Leader
  • Fri, Feb 23, 2024
  • Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
  • Day Hiking
  • Adults
  • Very Strenuous
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 14.2 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 4,785 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 4,585 ft
  • Pace: 1.8 - 2.5
  • 8 (10 capacity)
  • 1 (2 capacity)
  • Thu, Feb 22, 2024 at 9:15 AM
  • Thu, Feb 22, 2024 at 11:30 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Up Mt. Si's main trail to the haystack, cut over to the Mt. Teneriffe connector, then proceed to the Mt. Teneriffe summit, return via the Mt. Teneriffe trail to the Talus loop, then back over to the Mt. Si Parking lot. Start time approx 8 AM. Self-determined pack weight, pace at approx. 1.8 mph on the ascent and up to 2.5 mph on the descent.

The objectives for the hike are:
  • Have fun and get to know each other.
  • Return to the trailhead safe and sound.
On this trip we expect to move continuously as a group at a moderately steady pace with at least one 5 minute rest break every hour until we reach the summit where we'll have a 15-20 minute rest break for lunch, before heading back down.

With respect to equipment, in addition to your 10 E's, bring what you would normally take on a 6-8 hour hike including:
  • Footwear, your choice if you want to wear Mountaineering boots or hiking boots (I will be wearing my mountaineering boots).
  • Microspikes.
  • Gaitors
  • Trekking poles (not required, but recommended)
  • 1-2 liters of hydration per your own needs.  Be sure to communicate with me if/when you get below .5 liters.
Carpool if you are able and coordinate amongst yourselves.  For all drivers: ensure that you have a valid Discover Pass.  All passengers: bring plastic bags for muddy boots and wet clothing in consideration of drivers.  Current Federal mileage reimbursement rate is $0.67 / mile.  So for every 10 miles, reimburse your driver $6.70 roundtrip.

Meet at the Mt. Si main trailhead sign near the pit toilets at 7:45 AM and on the trail by 8:00 AM.

Route/Place

Mount Teneriffe

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

  • Navigation
  • Headlamp
  • Sun protection
  • First aid
  • Knife
  • Fire
  • Shelter
  • Extra food
  • Extra water
  • Extra clothes
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