Trip
Day Hike - West Tiger Mountain 1-2-3
Join the Tacoma Hiking and Backpacking Committee on a lovely hike on Tiger Mountain exploring the West Summits. See some great forests and views while getting in some great conditioning.
- 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
- Sun, May 26, 2019
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Challenging
- Mileage: 8.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,800 ft
- 2 (8 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
For those in the South Sound interested in carpooling, I will meet them at 6:30am in the South Federal Way P&R (901 S 348th St., Federal Way, WA, 98003). For others we can meet at the High Point Way Trailhead to Tiger Mountain which is off I-90, Exit 20 at 7:30am. (By meeting early we get done early and still have almost 1/2 day to enjoy!)
One of the main goals of this hike is to start preparing for the higher elevation hikes in the Snoqualamie Pass and elsewhere which are still covered in snow. This hike provides a good amount of elevation over a 7 to 8 mile distance to provide that preparation. In addition, the view from West Tiger #1 is great!
The hike starts at the High Point Way Trailhead, taking the Nook Trail up to West Tiger #3. From there we will travel to West Tiger #2 and then to West Tiger #1. At #1 we will take a meal break to enjoy the view or take our break in the hikers hut if the weather is not good. We will then travel back to West Tiger #3 the same way. But from #3 we will use the West Tiger #3 Trail back to the trailhead. We can enjoy socializing on this longer gentler way down.
Required Equipment
The Ten Essentials + #11.
- 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
- Additional items in hike leader email to be sent out 2-3 days prior to the hike.