Trip
Day Hike - Soos Creek Trail to Lake Meridian Park
Enjoy a wilderness experience in an urban setting, hiking 9 miles RT with minimal elevation gain on a wide, paved trail through beautiful, forested Soos Creek Park, stopping for lunch at a picnic table overlooking the lake in picturesque Lake Meridian Park, where ducks abound.
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.
Contacts
- Sat, Mar 11, 2017
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- 20-30 Somethings, Families, Adults, Singles, Youth, Retired Rovers
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 9.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 100 ft
- 5 (12 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at 10 AM at the parking lot on the north side of SE 208th St in the 13600 block in the Kent east hill area. It can be reached from SR 167 by taking the S 212th Way exit and heading east.
This is a popular urban hike, because you can hike 9 miles almost entirely along a stream within a forested valley, with little elevation gain. The ducks at Lake Meridian provide a welcoming committee. There are restrooms at the trailhead, the lunch spot and two intermediate locations. The route is paved the entire way, except for the short stroll across the lawn of Lake Meridian Park. No parking pass is required.
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