Day Hiking Course
Lookouts and High Places
Head for the high country and prepare for some elevation gain with this series of hikes to many of Washington’s iconic lookouts, vistas and favorite peaks.
Contacts
- Tue, Jun 25, 2024 - Mon, Sep 30, 2024
- Committee: Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Members: $60.00 Guests: $75.00
- Availability: FULL, 4 on waitlist (25 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Prospective students must have the Low-Impact Recreation badge in their profile to register for this course.
Destinations in this new Lookouts and High Places hike series will include Hannegan Pass, Hidden Lake, Tatoosh Peak, Eagle Peak Saddle, Granite Mountain, Gobblers Knob, Fremont Lookout, Shriner Peak, Tolmie Peak and many more beautiful destinations.
Distances and difficulty levels will vary, with most hikes falling into the "Moderate", "Moderate to Strenuous" and "Strenuous" categories.
To complete this series, participants must attend an introductory evening online lecture via Zoom and participate in six hikes.
| Course Activity | Date | Availability | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lookouts and High Places August Hikes (optional) | |||
| Pacific Crest Trail: Snoqualmie Pass to Windy Pass |
Fri, Aug 2, 2024
Registration closes Jul 31
|
4
participants
0 instructors
|
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| Kelly Butte |
Sat, Aug 3, 2024
Registration closes Jul 31
|
3
participants
0 instructors
|
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| Little Si & Boulder Garden Loop |
Thu, Aug 8, 2024
Registration closes Aug 6
|
5
participants
|
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| Shriner Peak |
Fri, Aug 9, 2024
Registration closes Aug 7
|
8
participants
0 instructors
|
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| Gobblers Knob |
Sat, Aug 10, 2024
Registration closes Aug 8
|
2
participants
0 instructors
|
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| Crystal Peak (Mount Rainier) |
Wed, Aug 14, 2024
Registration closes Aug 12
|
7
participants
1 instructor
|
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| Sourdough Gap |
Thu, Aug 15, 2024
Registration closes Aug 13
|
2
participants on waitlist
0 instructors
|
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| Goat Peak (Chinook Pass) |
Fri, Aug 16, 2024
Registration closes Aug 14
|
1
participant
0 instructors
|
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| Shriner Peak |
Sun, Aug 18, 2024
Registration closes Aug 15
|
7
participants
0 instructors
|
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| Hidden Lake Lookout |
Wed, Aug 21, 2024
Registration closes Aug 19
|
3
participants
|
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| Granite Mountain Trail |
Fri, Aug 30, 2024
Registration closes Aug 28
|
2
participants
0 instructors
|
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| Lookouts and High Places September Hikes (optional) | |||
| Norse Peak |
Sun, Sep 1, 2024
Registration opens Aug 15; Instructor registration open now
|
8
participants
0 instructors
|
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| Gobblers Knob |
Wed, Sep 4, 2024
Registration opens Aug 15
|
7
participants
|
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| Third Burroughs Mountain |
Thu, Sep 5, 2024
Registration opens Aug 15; Instructor registration open now
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8
participants
1 instructor
|
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| High Rock |
Sat, Sep 7, 2024
Registration opens Aug 15; Instructor registration open now
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6
participants
0 instructors
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| Shriner Peak |
Sat, Sep 14, 2024
Registration opens Aug 15
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6
participants
|
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| Pinnacle Saddle |
Wed, Sep 18, 2024
Registration opens Aug 15; Instructor registration open now
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6
participants
1 instructor
|
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| Granite Mountain Trail |
Wed, Sep 18, 2024
Registration opens Aug 15; Instructor registration open now
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6
participants
1 instructor
|
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| Tatoosh Peak |
Sun, Sep 22, 2024
Registration opens Aug 15; Instructor registration open now
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6
participants
1 instructor
|
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| Heybrook Lookout & Ridge |
Tue, Sep 24, 2024
Registration opens Aug 15; Instructor registration open now
|
6
participants
1 instructor
|
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| Goat Peak (Chinook Pass) |
Sat, Sep 28, 2024
Registration opens Aug 15; Instructor registration open now
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8
participants
1 instructor
|
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10 Essentials
You must register for this course to see course materials.