
Field trip: Staying Found: On-Trail Navigation
Staying Found Field Trip - Talus Rocks - Tiger Mountain Lowlands
This 5-hour session, held at Tiger Mountain State Forest out of the High Point trailhead, includes a map and compass exercise, a trip planning review, and a 3-5 mile hike where you will practice the principles you've learned.
- Sun, May 19, 2024
- Foothills Navigation Committee
- Navigation
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 5.0
- Elevation Gain: 1,000 ft
- 3 (7 capacity)
- FULL (3 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
See the Required Equipment tab below.
Meet at the Tradition Lake Shelter at 9 a.m.
From I-90, a few miles east of Issaquah, take Exit 20 for High Point and turn south on 270th Ave SE. Just a few yards south of I-90, turn right onto SE 79th St and continue on west about half a mile. A Discover Pass is required to park in the lot. Look for the signs for the shelter, which is to the south of the parking lot.
Badges
instructors will earn:
Required Equipment
- Compass with adjustable declination (see http://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/compass-declination.html, http://www.thecompassstore.com/comwitaddec.html)
- Green Trails Tiger Mountain map #204S (see link in 'Recommended Books' below)
- Watch (preferably digital)
- Gear and appropriate footwear for a 3-5 mile hike on uneven terrain. Be prepared for cold and possible rain! And of course your ten essentials.
- Altimeter, or smartphone with altimeter app
- Gaia GPS subscription with app installed on your phone (free for the first year)