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Mount Townsend

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Day Hike - Mount Townsend Trail

Conditioner hike for Tacoma Basic Climbing Students.

Contacts

Gabriel Houle
Gabriel Houle
Primary Leader
  • Strenuous 4, Technical 2, Strenuous
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,700 ft

Meet at the lower Mt. Townsend trailhead at 8:30am.

This is a conditioner hike for Tacoma Basic Climbing students. Students will need to meet the minimum pack weight and maximum time set forth by the Basic Climbing course.

Microspikes and snowshoes might be required. Will send an email to coordinate gear and meetup location prior to hike.

Route/Place

Mount Townsend


  • USGS Mt Townsend
    Green Trails Olympic Mountains East No. 168S
    Custom Correct Buckhorn Wilderness
  • See full route/place details.
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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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