
Trip
Day Hike - Owen Beach
Weighted Wednesday Backpack Brigade week 7. Owen Beach Challenge!
- Wed, May 15, 2024
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Casual
- Mileage: 3.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 300 ft
- Pace: variable
- 8 (14 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Midweek weighted backpacking conditioner. I will set up a course in a four point to point fan-shaped pattern. Low Tide 5:15pm.
Owen Beach toward the point and back
Owen to top of parking lot and back
Owen beach on sand toward ferry terminal, up stairs and promenade back
Owen stairs to old entrance and back.
You will walk the course as many times as you can in one hour.
If you do not wish to walk on sand, you can just do the hill climbs.
Treats and "Prizes" at the finish/7:00pm
Owen Beach tables by bathrooms 5:45 PM Challenge starts at 6pm!
Point Defiance Park
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NOAA Puget Sound: Shilshole Bay to Commencement Bay No. 18474 - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
- Navigation
- Headlamp
- Sun protection
- First aid
- Knife
- Fire
- Shelter
- Extra food
- Extra water
- Extra clothes