Trip

Day Hike - Mount Townsend

*** Trip initially open to Spring Hiking Students. Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers 7 to 10 days prior to the hike date. ***

Sun, Jun 29, 2025
Committee: Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
Activity Type: Day Hiking
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Strenuous
Leader Rating: Moderate
Mileage: 8.2 mi
Elevation Gain: 2,900 ft
High Point Elevation: 6,280 ft
Pace: 1.8 - 2.0 mph

Availability: 2 (8 capacity)
Assistant Leader Availability: FULL (2 capacity)
Registration Open: Thu, May 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Registration Closed: Thu, Jun 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Leader's notes

This is a popular area in the Olympics near the Quilcene River. The Mount Townsend trailhead serving as the starting point for a hikes to Mount Townsend

Meeting place and time

We will meet at the Upper Mt Townend Trailhead at 7:45am for an 8:00 departure

Route/Place

Mount Townsend

Recommended Maps & Charts:
USGS Mt Townsend
Green Trails Olympic Mountains East No. 168S
Custom Correct Buckhorn Wilderness
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