Trip

Day Hike - Wilds of Queen Anne

This urban Black Friday hike is an excuse to burn off Thanksgiving calories without having to wake up too early or travel too far.

  • Fri, Nov 25, 2016
  • Seattle Hiking Committee
  • Day Hiking
  • Families, Youth, 20-30 Somethings, Adults, Retired Rovers, Singles
  • Moderate
  • For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
  • Mileage: 8.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,200 ft

We can sleep in a bit and meet at Counterbalance Park in Seattle's lower Queen Anne (700 Queen Anne Ave N) at 9:30 AM.

This loop hike hits all of Queen Anne Hill's green spaces (parks, p-patches, and playfields) in about eight miles. We should finish around lunchtime, allowing the rest of your day for your other Black Friday activities (family, friends, or... retail - gasp!).

A route map will be sent to participants before the trip.

Route/Place

Wilds of Queen Anne


Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Three Essentials

  1. Rain gear/insulation
  2. Sun protection
  3. Snacks/lunch & water (or cash for a coffee shop stop)
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