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Mount Townsend

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Day Hike - Mount Townsend Trail

**Preference given to 2024 Olympia Conditioning Hiking Series participants** Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers at 9:00 a.m. on Tue. 8/27. Please carefully read the Registration Notes.

Contacts

Terri Pressly
Terri Pressly
Primary Leader
  • Strenuous 4
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 8.2 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,900 ft
  • Pace: 1.5 - 2.5 mph

Details will be provided via email to registered participants.

We will get an early start at the trailhead to get parking and hike up in the cooler temps. No water on this trail, carry extra. 

Details will be provided via email to registered participants.

This can be counted towards one of your Sept. hikes if you completed 2 hikes in Aug. for CHS students plus this one . 

It is challanging and will require lots of water and endurance. 

Route/Place

Mount Townsend


  • USGS Mt Townsend
    Green Trails Olympic Mountains East No. 168S
    Custom Correct Buckhorn Wilderness
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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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