Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS Tacoma August Hikes - Malcolm Mountain Loop
Tacoma CHS hike Strenuous but rewarding loop with mountain views from ridgetops. Original destination starting at Denny Creek canceled due to construction at Denny Creek campground.
Contacts
David Judish
Primary Leader
- Fri, Aug 4, 2023
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Very Strenuous
- Moderate
- Mileage: 10.4 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,900 ft
- Pace: 2 mph
- 7 (8 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
TBD, but early to beat the heat
Meeting location information will be sent to registered participants.
This is a loop hike. The trail is reported to be faint at times, but marked with cairns. This is hike #58 in Dan Nelson's Best Loop Hikes Washington.
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.
Route/Place
Malcolm Mountain Loop
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Green Trails Mt Stuart No. 209
USGS Mount Stuart - See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
- Navigation
- Sun protection
- Insulation (extra clothing)
- Illumination
- First aid supplies
- Fire
- Repair kit and tools, including knife
- Nutrition (extra food)
- Hydration (extra water)
- Emergency shelter
Trip Reports