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Mount Townsend

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Day Hike - Mount Townsend

** The trip is now open to all Mountaineers **. 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.

Contacts

David Hyde
David Hyde
Primary Leader
  • Strenuous
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 8.2 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,900 ft
  • Pace: 2 mph

We will meet at the Upper Mt Townsend trailhead at 8am.  Parking is limited and carpooling recommended.

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

Mount Townsend


  • USGS Mt Townsend
    Green Trails Olympic Mountains East No. 168S
    Custom Correct Buckhorn Wilderness
  • See full route/place details.
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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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