Day Hike - Wilderness Peak Loop

Trip

Day Hike - Wilderness Peak Loop

Get warmed up for hiking on this short but sweet and steep popular trail at Cougar Mountain. Early start gets us home early.

  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 5.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,200 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 1,600 ft
  • Pace: 1.5 - 2.0 mph

Trail could be muddy, wear good lugged sole boots and be prepared for rain.  Masks are required and must be worn when within 6 feet of each other or passing others on the trail.  Bring a supply of hand sanitizer.  Trekking poles are recommended.

Link to directions:  https://www.google.com/maps/place/Jim+Whittaker+Wilderness+Peak+Trailhead/@47.5058655,-122.0985633,14z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x549066075488e9b1:0xfad56c438d9b1fc9!8m2!3d47.5101611!4d-122.0873472

Meet 8:00 a.m. at the Jim Whittaker Wilderness Peak trail head. No permit needed.

Route/Place

Cougar Mountain: Jim Whittaker Wilderness Peak Trailhead


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

  • Navigation
  • Headlamp
  • Sun protection
  • First aid
  • Knife
  • Fire
  • Shelter
  • Extra food
  • Extra water
  • Extra clothes
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