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May Hikes: 3 to 5.5 miles, 300 to 1,250 feet gain - Cougar Mountain: Big Tree Ridge Trailhead

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May Hikes: 3 to 5.5 miles, 300 to 1,250 feet gain - Cougar Mountain: Big Tree Ridge Trailhead

We will hike a well-maintained trail from the Big Tree Ridge trailhead to the Million Dollar View pergola. It is an out and back hike with a steady elevation gain much of the way.

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Dori Gillam
Dori Gillam
Primary Leader
  • *Varies*
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 5.3 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,300 ft
  • Pace: 1.5 - 2 mph
  • 4 (8 capacity)
  • FULL (2 capacity)
  • Fri, Apr 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
  • Sat, May 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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We will gain about 700 feet in the first .9 miles on the Big Tree Ridge trail.  It is somewhat steep in sections with a number of switchbacks.  We will stay together loosely and stop at each trail intersection.

Good traction boots or shoes are required and trekking poles will be very helpful, particularly as we come back down this out and back route.

More info to follow in the Hello Hiker email which will be sent a few days before the hike. 

Meet at the Big Tree Ridge TH parking lot off of Newport Way NW ready to hike at 8:00 am. 

Route/Place

Cougar Mountain: Big Tree Ridge Trailhead

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Required Equipment

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Be sure to be on the look out for a Hello Hiker email from your trip leader prior to your  selected trip with details for the hike and gear.

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