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Day Hike - Lost Valley Loop

** 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
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 8.9 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,348 ft
  • Pace: 2.3 mph

We will meet at the Fall Creek Trailhead in Capitol Forest at 9AM.  A Discover Pass is required.

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.

The hike travels through the Sherman Creek Valley and then up Lost Valley. It wanders through both forest and clear cut areas and offers views of Capitol Peak.

Route/Place

Lost Valley Loop

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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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