Trip
Day Hike - Skyline Divide
A beautiful ridge hike with jaw dropping views of Mt Baker!
- Wed, Aug 30, 2017
- Foothills Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 9.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,500 ft
- 4 (10 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet 8:30 at the Glacier Public Service Center Drive Directions , and we'll consolidate cars for the drive to the TH.
A Northwest Forest Pass is required
Per WTA Skyline Divide hike description, we'll be hiking on a ridgeline of gently rolling knolls to the 6th knoll, at elevation 6,563 feet, with incredible views of Mt Baker all a long the way!
For those interested, Bruce Barcklow and I will be co-leading two more hikes in the area, Excelsior Peak on 8/31 and Church Mountain on 9/1. We'll be camping at the Douglas Fir campground on 8/30 and 8/31.
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