Field trip: Staying Found: On-Trail Navigation
Staying Found Field Trip - Tiger Mountain Lowlands
Swamp Foot is the second hardest of the four field trip options (DIFFICULTY LEVEL 3). We will spend the first part of the field trip in the Interpretive Shelter doing navigation exercises, and then take a hike to practice the skills you have learned.
Contacts
Susan Conbere
Primary Leader
- Sat, May 2, 2026
- Foothills Navigation Committee
- Navigation
- All Who Qualify
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 5.0
- Elevation Gain: 1,000 ft
- 9 (9 capacity)
- 2 (3 capacity)
- Thu, Jan 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM
- Tue, Apr 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
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This 5-hour session, held at Tiger Mountain State Forest starting from 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.
We will meet at the Tradition Lake Interpretive Shelter at 8:00 A.M. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to find parking. A Discover Pass is required to park in the lot.
Route/Place
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
REQUIRED:
- (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 10 Essentials (see link in the Required Equipment header above)!
RECOMMENDED:
- Altimeter, or smartphone with altimeter app
- Gaia GPS subscription with app installed on your phone
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