Grand Ridge Park (Snoqualmie)

Trip

Day Hike - Grand Ridge Park (Snoqualmie)

Trip will initially open to Tacoma Branch Conditioning Hiking Students. Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers, based on availability, 7-10 days prior to date of the hike.

  • Easy
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 8.63 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 973 ft
  • Pace: 1.5 mph

This hike will start at the Central Park Trailhead.    We will meet at 7:30am and be on the trail no later than 8am after introductions, gear adjustments and a discussion on the skills focus for April.  

Skills focus for April are 10 Essentials, Trekking Poles, Hiking Techniques,
Footwear, Backpack and Clothing. 

Directions to the trail head:
From I-90 take exit 18 to Highlands Drive NE. Turn onto Highlands Drive NE. Take the third right onto NE Federal Drive. Stay right as it merges into NE Park Drive. Travel 3/4 mile then turn right at the sign that says "Central Park". Travel 0.3 mile, passing the playground and taking the next left turn. There is plenty of parking near ball field #3 and the tennis courts. The trail is about 40 yards beyond (east of) the tennis courts. Please be mindful of the neighbors.

No Pass Required

More details will be emailed out on the Friday before the hike.

Trip will initially open to Tacoma Branch Conditioning Hiking Students.  Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers, based on availability, 7-10 days prior to date of the hike.

This hike will include Athena, a dog, please be comfortable hiking with dogs before signing up for this hike.

Route/Place

Grand Ridge Park (Snoqualmie)


Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

  1. Navigation
  2. Sun protection
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination
  5. First aid supplies
  6. Fire
  7. Repair kit and tools, including knife
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter
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