Umtanum Ridge

Trip

Day Hike - Umtanum Ridge

A slower paced hike into drier eastern Washington.

  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 8.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,500 ft
  • Pace: A slower moderate

The snow seems to be gone, a few flowers are just showing and whatever precipitation  there will be is likely to be less than on the western Cascade slopes.  Maybe we can spot some wildlife.

Meet at the Tibbets Playing field parking lot at 8:00 AM.

Route/Place

Umtanum Ridge


Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

  1. Navigation
  2. Sun protection
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination
  5. First aid supplies
  6. Fire
  7. Repair kit and tools, including knife
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter
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