Field trip: GoHike: Beginner Hiking Course
August Hikes: 4 miles to 7 miles, 600 to 2,000 feet gain - Cougar Mountain: Jim Whittaker Wilderness Peak Trailhead
Join us at Wilderness Peak, a classic NW hike. Beautiful trails. The climb itself is a highlight—we'll take our time, it's not a race. Along these shady trails, we'll traverse charming boardwalks through a swamp and a second-growth forest adorned with ferns, creeks, and moss-covered glacial erratic boulders. The trail is thoughtfully designed to showcase the environment through which it winds. This hike fulfills your required GoHike course for August.
Contacts
- Tue, Aug 13, 2024
- Foothills Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- *Varies*
- Easy
- Mileage: 6.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,650 ft
- Pace: 1.5 - 2 mph
- FULL (6 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at the Jim Whittaker Wilderness Peak Trailhead. Arrive by 7:45 am am to ensure you have everything you need to prepare, including using the privies and getting your boots on. We'll start introductions at 8:00 and hit the trails soon after, ascending before it gets too hot.
Welcome to our hike! Our goal is to ensure everyone feels welcomed, supported, and has a fun day. Feel free to pause for pictures, advocate for yourself if needed, and remember to stay hydrated. This is a great loop and notch on your NW classics belt. If your up for a bit of a challenge, sign on!
The climb is split into two sections before and after lunch so the elevation gain is broken up. We'll pause for lunch beside a massive glacier erratic boulder, where seasonal streams flow nearby.
Jim Whitaker is about +1250' and after lunch we add about +400'.
There are a moderate amount of roots, rocks and step ups.
Thank you for joining us! We're excited for our hike together.
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Weather NOAA:
Cougar Mountain: Jim Whittaker Wilderness Peak Trailhead
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Green Trails Cougar Mtn No. 203S
see Land Manager - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
Your leader will send out a Hello Hiker email prior to the hike with details on the hike, as well as recommended and required equipment.