Trip
Day Hike - Newberry Hill Heritage Park
This hike is an opportunity to explore one of the gems of Kitsap County. There are two “lollipop” routes, the first is approx. 2.5 miles and goes through an upland forest with groves of old growth cedar and a beaver pond. The second is approx. 4.8 miles along a Natural Heritage designated wetland and loops back through second growth working forest.
Contacts
- Sun, Nov 10, 2019
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 7.4 mi
- Elevation Gain: 400 ft
- Pace: 2.0 mph
- 2 (7 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
The group will meet at 10:00 am outside the gate at the entrance to Klahowya Secondary School at the southeast corner of NW Newberry Hill Road and Tieton Place NW. No permit is required to park. Restrooms are not available at the meeting spot.
There are multiple cross trails that allow the hike length to be adjusted between 5 and 7.3 miles. The total distance for the day will be determined by the weather and the enthusiasm of the group. A trail map may be downloaded from the Friends of NHHP. http://www.friendsofnhhp.com
Rain and wind resistant clothing is required and sturdy foot gear is needed.
Directions and other trip details will be sent to those who sign up after registration closes on November 7th.
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