Trip
Day Hike - Tradition Plateau
Enjoy a leisurely hike in the forest, past the Big Tree and around Tradition Lake
- Thu, Jan 8, 2026
- Foothills Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults, All Who Qualify
- Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 3.7
- Elevation Gain: 328 ft
- Pace: 1.5-2 mph
- 4 (10 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- Sun, Dec 28, 2025 at 5:19 PM
- Sun, Jan 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
The hike is ~3.7 miles with ~328 ft elevation gain. We'll start on the Swamp Trail and pass some favorite spots including the Big Tree, Round Lake, the old bus and, of course, Tradition Lake. We'll hike at a pace of 1.5-2 mph with short stops along the way for rest, hydration, or pictures. We’ll take a longer break for a snack at Tradition Lake. I expect the hike to take 2-2.5 hours. The trail is relatively flat, even, and well-marked.
We’ll meet at the High Point Trailhead at 10:00am (47.5305° N, 121.9792° W). Those who would like to join an optional dynamic yoga warm-up should be there by 9:45 am. A Discover Pass is required for parking at the trailhead. There is an outhouse at the trailhead.
Required Equipment
- Navigation
- Headlamp
- Sun protection
- First aid
- Knife
- Fire
- Shelter
- Extra food
- Extra water
- Extra clothes