GoHike - Alumni Day Hike

Field trip: GoHike: Beginning Hiking Series - Alumni Course

GoHike - Alumni Day Hike - Cougar Mountain: Red Town Trailhead

Get outside and on the trail with your fellow graduate alumni and leaders from the Foothills GoHike: Beginning Hiking Series! GoHike is working to continue to provide opportunities for beginner hikers or those who are looking for easy to moderate hiking opportunities outside of our annual GoHike Course season.

  • *Varies*, Easy
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 5.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 750 ft
  • Pace: 1.5-2.0 mph

We will meet at the trailhead at 8:30am.  More details will be in the Hello Hiker email.

Priority registration is given to GoHike: Beginning Hiking Series graduate Alumni Course members.

Graduate alumni will need to hold a GoHike Badge and have registered for the GoHike: Beginning Hiking Series - Alumni Course. 

https://www.mountaineers.org/locations-lodges/foothills-branch/committees/foothills-hiking-backpacking/foothills-hiking-committee/course-templates/gohike-beginning-hiking-series-alumni-course-foothills/gohike-beginning-hiking-series-alumni-course-2022

If there are any unfilled spots on this hike, the hike will open up on the Wednesday before the week of the hike to general members, with leaders permission, for Mountaineers members interested in a beginning hiking experience.

It is important that participants look at the stated hike description, distance, pace, elevation gain and consider your current fitness level in determining if this hike is a good fit for you. If you have any questions, please contact the trip leader in advance of requesting Leaders Permission. When you request Leaders Permission to Register, a leader may look at your profile and recent activities to ensure that they think you are ready for their hike. They may email or call you to ask you about your hiking history and conditioning activities. Individuals who register with out requesting and receiving Leaders Permission will be cancelled.

Route/Place

Cougar Mountain: Red Town Trailhead


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Leaders will send out a Hello Hiker email prior to the hike that may include recommendation or requirements for equipment.

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