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July Hikes: 3.75 to 6.5 miles, 500 to 1,750 feet gain

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July Hikes: 3.75 to 6.5 miles, 500 to 1,750 feet gain - Naches Peak Loop

This is a spectacular hike, and it's not hard! This hike counts toward your monthly required GoHike course July trips.

Contacts

Rebecca Allen
Rebecca Allen
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 5.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 700 ft
  • Pace: 1.5-2 mph, depends on elevation

My Goals and Expectations and My Hiking Style for this hike are as follows:

  • Stay safe.
  • Have an enjoyable time as a group in a beautiful place.
  • We’ll aim for a 1.5-2 mph pace and adjust as needed so everyone is comfortable. Please note that my priority is to be inclusive, and that we will slow down if needed for everyone to participate comfortably and safely.  Also, I personally am slow on uphills and downhills.  If you are looking for a fast-paced hike, this may not be the best fit for you.
  • I like to do a mindfulness period of about 10 minutes during my hikes. This is usually after the main snack break, so the group will have ample chances to chat and socialize prior to the mindfulness period.  During this time, I will ask for everyone to be silent and focus on the environment around them, using all 5 senses for maximum enjoyment.  I’ll let the group know when this will start and end.  I’ll ask afterwards if anyone has anything they want to share; that’s totally voluntary, up to you. 

We will meet at the Sheep Lake parking lot (across highway 410 from the trailhead) at 0830, with a goal to start hiking at 0845-0900.  This is a long drive, but we will need to get there early because it's a very popular area (better done on a weekday).  Carpooling definitely encouraged.  I plan to meet participants at the Enumclaw Safeway and will offer rides for 2 people.  Details to follow in Hello Hiker email.

Route/Place

Dewey Lake, Naches Peak Loop & Pacific Crest Trail


  • Green Trails Bumping Lake No. 271
    Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
    Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
  • See full route/place details.
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Required Equipment

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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.

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