
Trip
Day Hike - Mount Washington (Snoqualmie)
Close-in hike but never as crowded as Si, Mailbox, or Rattlesnake. Be ready for hiking in snow and for stream crossings: bring microspikes, good boots, and at least one pole.
- Sun, Oct 27, 2019
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Strenuous
- Moderate
- Mileage: 8.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,200 ft
- High Point Elevation: 4,405 ft
- Pace: moderate
- FULL, 2 on waitlist (5 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Be ready to hike in wet, muddy trail conditions with probable stream crossings, possible snow.
Recommended equipment: Microspikes for possible snow; ankle-high, water-resistant boots and at least one hiking pole recommended for stream crossing and wet trail conditions.
Please see trip report of 11/2/16 https://www.mountaineers.org/activities/trip-reports/day-hike-mount-washington-snoqualmie Our conditions may be similar, though probably with sunnier weather.
Email will be sent to participants by 12pm 10/26.
Issaquah Transit Center, 1050 17th Ave NW, Issaquah, WA 98027, NE corner of lower level at 7 am
TH directions:
From Seattle drive east on I-90 to exit 38. Head south (right), immediately crossing the South Fork Snoqualmie River, and take the first right turn into Ollalie State Park, a few hundred feet from the highway. Follow the gravel road to the end, parking near the bathrooms at the west end of the lot. Discover Pass required.
Mount Washington (Snoqualmie)
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Green Trails Mount Si NRCA No. 206S
Green Trails Bandera No. 206
USGS Chester Morse Lake - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
- Microspikes, boots for snow & stream crossing, hiking pole strongly recommended.
- 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