
Trip
Day Hike - West Tiger Mountain 1-2-3
Starting at the High Point Pond TH, loop hike to West Tigers 1 & 2
- Info
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- Fri, Feb 23, 2018
- Foothills Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- 20-30 Somethings, Adults
- Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 9.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,000 ft
- High Point Elevation: 2,948 ft
- Pace: At least 2 mph
- 8 (8 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
9am, I-90 Exit 20 intersection of High Point Way & 79th St
We will start at the High Point Pond Trailhead down the gated road from the 4-way intersection near the freeway ramp. We will hike across the big new steel Murat's Bridge and then up the K-3 Trail to West Tiger 2, and then go to West Tiger 1 and visit Hiker's Hut for a view of Mt. Rainier and the Olympics (hopefully). We will hike back the WT1 Trail and TMT to make a loop.
Please be able to hike at least 2 mph uphill and up to 3 mph downhill.
Required Equipment
Standard hiking gear, rain jacket/gear
Trekking poles recommended for steep sections
Microspikes recommended for snow/ice on trail