Trip
Day Hike - Mount Townsend
Before the snow falls... looks like it's too late, the snow has fallen. It's now officially an early winter trip.
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.
- Sat, Nov 14, 2015
- Olympia Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 8.2 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,900 ft
- 6 (9 capacity)
- FULL (1 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at the Olympic National Forest Office:
1835 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia, WA 98512
TIME: 06:30 am
OR
at the upper Mount Townsen trailhead -if you are going to meet us at the trailhead, please make sure you've communicated that to me.
TIME: 08:30
Greetings fellow Mountaineers,
WARNING: This trip will not be a fair weather hike; inclement weather expected in the form of sleet/snow and moderate winds. Higher elevation, especially towards the summit, will have snow.
If you are a fair weather hiker, this trip is not for you. It will be wet and cold, and once exposed to the ridgeline, the winds will drop the temperature even more.
That said, if your looking for experience travelling in inclement weather, then this trip is for you.
REQUIRED GEAR:
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Microspikes –we may encounter ice on the ridgeline.
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10 essentials
RECOMMENDED GEAR:
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Insulated vacuum bottle with hot liquid –I bring hot broth; coffee/tea works too.
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Hand warmers
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Bring a change of cloths to leave in the car at the trailhead
SUNRISE/SUNSET
7:12 AM PST / 4:38 PM PST
Weather:
[http://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Mount-Townsend-2/forecasts/1914]
NOAA (forcast is for the lowlands)
Rain. High near 51. Light north northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Itinerary
Saturday November 14th
06:30 Depart Olympia (Forest Service HQ Black Lake)
08:30 Arrive Mt. Townsend Trailhead
08:45 Start ascend to Mt. Townsend
12:00 Reach Mt. Townsend landing
12:30 Summit
12:30-13:00 Lunch
13:00 Depart (descend)
16:00 Arrive back to trailhead
Bring microspikes & trekking poles.
If the group is up for it, I'd like to do the whole ridge.
Prepare for a long day, and potentially hiking out in the dark. Pace is always dependent on the group, with the intent to keep the group together.
Mount Townsend
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Green Trails Tyler Peak No. 136
Custom Correct Buckhorn Wilderness - 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