Trip
Day Hike - Mount Townsend
Flowers, views and birds line the trail waiting to be grokked. Prepare to be amazed and high and be able to see where you came from.
- Fri, Jul 6, 2018
- Seattle Naturalists Committee
- Naturalist
- Adults
- Strenuous
- Moderate
- Mileage: 8.2 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,900 ft
- High Point Elevation: 6,230 ft
- Pace: 1.5mph
- 6 (9 capacity)
- FULL (3 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
65th Street park and ride at 7 AM or Quilcene Ranger station at 9 AM
This hike features many life zones, great views and many spectacular flower displays. It is a gem.
Route/Place
Mount Townsend
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USGS Mt Townsend
Green Trails Olympic Mountains East No. 168S
Custom Correct Buckhorn Wilderness - See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment
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
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