Trip
Day Hike - Pinnacle Peak/South Trail
Kick-start your spring conditioning with this popular hike. We will climb the South trail and do a loop on the top half of the peak using the Cal Magnusson Trail. This lowland hike offers plenty of interesting terrain and views.
Contacts
- Sat, Mar 21, 2020
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 3.4 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,000 ft
- High Point Elevation: 1,800 ft
- Pace: 2.0 mph
- 8 (7 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
The group will meet at 10:00 am in the parking lot at the South trailhead in King County Pinnacle Peak Park; SE Mud Mountain Road near SE 481sth Street. No permit is required to park. Restrooms are available at the meeting spot.
This hike may be on the short side but, with a 1000 feet of elevation gain, the trail is quite steep in some places. Rain and wind resistant clothing is required and sturdy foot gear is needed for the steep and muddy parts of the trail.
Directions and other trip details will be sent to those who sign up after registration closes on March 19th.
Trail map may be downloaded from the King County Parks web site. https://aqua.kingcounty.gov/gis/web/VMC/recreation/BCT_PinnaclePeak_brochure.pdf
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