West Tiger Mountain 1-2-3

Trip

Day Hike - West Tiger Mountain 1-2-3

Third time's a charm on this route that has been challenged by weather again and again! We'll take the long way round to No. 1 (hiker's hut), then on to No. 2 and 3.

  • Moderate/Strenuous
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 9.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,000 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 2,948 ft
  • Pace: 2.0-2.5

We will start at 8:30 a.m. at the High Point Way TH in the paved parking lot. A Discover Pass is required to park.

I'll meet the group at the TH. Those who would like to carpool should do so and plan to be at the TH and ready to hike at 8:30. 

3rd time's a charm, right? This hike was cancelled in December because of storms. We tried again in early January, only to get so thoroughly soaked and cold that we cut the hike short.  Let's try again because that's what Mountaineers do!

We will hike the TMT past Murat's bridge and head up to Fred's Corner, Preston Jct. and on up to the hiker's hut at summit No. 1. Lunch there and then on to summit No. 2 and No. 3. We'll head back down the main West Tiger No. 3 trail back to the TH parking lot. 

This hike has some steep sections and along with the mileage (and the weather!!) can be a challenging hike. Please be conditioned to do this distance and elevation gain at a moderate steady pace.  

Last time around there were several trees down covering the trail. You will want microspikes and hiking poles for this trip. 

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West Tiger Mountain 1-2-3


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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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