Field trip: GoHike: Beginner Hiking Course
April Hikes: 2.5 - 5 miles, 250 - 1,000 feet gain - Cougar Mountain: Red Town Trailhead
This hike counts toward your monthly required GoHike course April trips.
Contacts
- Sat, Apr 11, 2026
- Foothills Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults, All Who Qualify
- Easy/Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 3.9 mi
- Elevation Gain: 750 ft
- Pace: 1.5 - 2.0 mph
- FULL, 1 on waitlist (10 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Fri, Mar 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM
- Thu, Apr 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
We will hike a loop: Redtown-Quarry-Fred's Railroad-Bypass-Cave Hole Loop. There are many places to stop for clothing adjustments, snacks/water and photos.
Parking: Gravel lot with room for about 35 cars. This is a very popular area & parking can be challenging, especially on weekends & pleasant weather. No parking pass is required.
You will receive a Hello Hiker e-mail with additional trip details after registration closes. If you have any questions, please e-mail Terri Perlman at tperlman@hotmail.com
Required Equipment
Dress in appropriate layers for the weather & wear sturdy shoes. While much of the hike is in wooded areas on a sunny day consider a hat, sunglasses & sunscreen. Bring any medications you may require. Bring water to stay hydrated & snacks to keep you fueled. We will walk in sunshine or rain. The trails are well maintained and fairly smooth, but we will be going up and down some gentle hills so some may be more comfortable bringing their hiking poles.