Margaret's Way

Trip

Day Hike - Margaret's Way

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.

  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 7.2 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,700 ft
  • Pace: 1.8 mph

Meet in the trailhead parking lot at 7:45 am

Parking Pass/Entry Fee: None.

From I-90, take exit 15 signed Lake Sammamish/Renton Highway 900. At the stoplight at the end of the exit turn right onto Highway 900/Renton-Issaquah Road and go south toward Renton. From the stoplight drive 3.2 miles and turn left at the easy-to-miss driveway with a large blue Cougar Mountain Recreation sign. The large parking lot is straight ahead.

Hike Start Time: 8:00 AM

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.

We will hike Margaret's Way trail to Debbie's View Point.

Margaret's Way is a lovely forested trail set in the shade. The trail itself is in very good condition and is well-signed.

CHS May Skills focus: Hydration (Dehydration), Nutrition (food & extra food), & Sun protection.

Route/Place

Margaret's Way


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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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