Field trip: GoHike: Beginner Hiking Series
GoHike Hiking Trip - 3-7 miles, <1,500 feet - Cougar Mountain: Red Town Trailhead
Enjoy this lovely longer loop of 8.3 miles with 1125 feet of elevation gain in Cougar Mountain Regional Park! This hike can apply toward your GoHike Series graduation!
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.
Contacts
- Thu, May 28, 2020
- Foothills Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 8.3 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,125 ft
- Pace: 1.5 mph
- 12 (12 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This section will describe the route, planned pace, and required preparation and gear for the hike. We will hike a counter clockwise loop taking us by three viewpoints, three waterfalls and a historical coal mine entry shaft with accompanying exhibits. We will hike at the pace of the slowest person, likely about 2 mph. The route is entirely under a forest canopy.
Required Equipment
Each hiker should carry the ten essentials, including a trail lunch, trail snacks, two liters of water or energy drink, non-cotton clothes that can be layered to adjust for changing body temperatures, including a sun hat, stocking hat, warm gloves and rain gear, including a hooded rain parka, pack cover and rain pants. Anything you may need on the hike should be in your pack. Footwear should be waterproof and have good traction.