Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS Tacoma September Graduation Hikes - Third Burroughs Mountain
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.
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.
Contacts
- Sat, Sep 18, 2021
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 9.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,500 ft
- High Point Elevation: 7,828 ft
- 6 (8 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meeting location information will be sent to registered participants but meeting time at Sunrise in Mt Rainier will likely be fairly early to ensure we obtain parking.
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.
Out and back hike to 3rd Burroughs and, yes, you will visit 1st and 2nd along the way. The biggest problem will be the up an down hiking needed to go to all 3 along with hiking at a higher elevation than most have done. We can do it but please be prepared for a challenge!
Burroughs Mountain
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Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270 - See full route/place details.
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