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Day Hike - Oxbow Lake Loop

Two hikes in the Middle Fork, with a short drive between them. Oxbow Loop then Garfield Ledges. 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
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 4.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 500 ft
  • Pace: 2 mph

Meeting location information will be sent to registered participants.

Both a Discover Pass and a NW Forest Pass are required for each car.

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.

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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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