Day Hike - Cougar Mountain: Red Town Trailhead

Trip

Day Hike - Cougar Mountain: Red Town Trailhead

***Trip initially open to Winter Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers 7 to 10 days prior to the hike date.***

  • Sun, Mar 17, 2024
  • Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
  • Day Hiking
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 12.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,900 ft
  • Pace: 1.8 to 2.2mph
  • FULL, 1 on waitlist (8 capacity)
  • FULL (2 capacity)
  • Thu, Feb 15, 2024 at 8:00 AM
  • Fri, Mar 15, 2024 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
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***Trip initially open to Winter Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers 7 to 10 days prior to the hike date.***

This is my 3-2-1 hike because we go past 3 waterfalls (maybe 4!), 2 peaks, and at least one view point.  This hike is nice becuse it highlights all the great things to see starting from this trailhead to Cougar Mountain.

Cinder Mine Trailhead entrance to Cougar Mountain area at 8am.

Route/Place

Cougar Mountain: Red Town Trailhead


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

  • Navigation
  • Headlamp
  • Sun protection
  • First aid
  • Knife
  • Fire
  • Shelter
  • Extra food
  • Extra water
  • Extra clothes

***Plus MICROSPIKES***

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