Field trip: GoHike: Beginner Hiking Course
August Hikes: 4 miles to 7 miles, 600 to 2,000 feet gain - West Tiger Mountain No. 3
A gradual climb up West Tiger 3 takes you to a beautiful summit with breathtaking views. This hike counts toward your monthly required GoHike course August trips.
Contacts
- Sun, Aug 17, 2025
- Foothills Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate/Strenuous
- Moderate
- Mileage: 6.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,000 ft
- Pace: 1.5-2mph
- 6 (6 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Join us on a friendly, social-paced hike along the West Tiger 3 trail to the Tiger Mountain West Tiger 3 Summit. The views from the summit are expansive and beautiful. We will aim for a pace that is comfortable for the group. The terrain on this hike is single-track with the elevation gain steady through the ascent. The elevation gain here is challenging--2000 feet spread over 3 miles. The route is out-and-back.
We will be meeting bright and early at 7:00am. An email will go out ahead of the hike with trail conditions, recommended gear, and potential weather considerations.
Planned route (which may be adjusted): https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=15.4/-121.9928/47.5148&pubLink=h0yhsoRksCKfd3c7gjKIkaxj&trackId=b1f56e09-ab1c-47a6-b2f8-ff3edec64680
If you have any concerns about the hike or your ability to participate, please reach out.
Meet at the High Point TH at 7:00am. Parking may be difficult at the main lot but there should be space to park on the road before the gate.
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.