Trip
Day Hike - Taneum Ridge—Fishhook Flats Loop
Cinnamon-bark of Ponderosa, smiling-face flowers of balsamroot, loud talk of rushing stream. Long-ish but mellow hike on the east slopes of the Cascades, south of Cle Elum.
- Info
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Contacts
Brian Carpenter
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
- Sat, May 4, 2019
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate/Strenuous
- Moderate
- Mileage: 14.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,800 ft
- High Point Elevation: 4,200 ft
- FULL (12 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
0600 Issaquah Transit Center, bottom floor, NE corner.
We will hike up the north fork of Taneum Creek, which is a mellow trail. There is a short, steepish climb to the ridge, then a long ridge ramble and back down to the creek. Short walk along the road to our parked cars.
Route/Place
North Fork Taneum Creek & Taneum Ridge
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Green Trails Cle Elum No. 241
Green Trails Easton No. 240 - See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment
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
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