Field trip: Spring Hiking Series: Olympic River Rambler
Spring Hiking Series: April Hikes - Capitol Forest - Greenline to Wedekind Trail
*** Trip initially open to Spring Hiking Students. Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers 7 to 10 days prior to the hike date. ***
Contacts
- Wed, Apr 8, 2026
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- All Who Qualify, Adults
- Moderate
- Mileage: 10.0
- Elevation Gain: 1,400 ft
- High Point Elevation: 1,789 ft
- Pace: 2.0-2.5
- 6 (6 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Fri, Jan 16, 2026 at 8:04 AM
- Mon, Apr 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
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This is a relatively easy course, and may be one that you can add extra weight for backpack training. The trails are in great shape with frequent maintenance. The trail starts up Green Line with a gradual ascent for the first 4-5 miles. From Greenline there is a short trail connecting Greenline to Wedekind, before the gradual descent down Wedekind.
We will be moving at a relatively good pace (at least 2 mph). This is not a naturalist hike.
More information will be sent in the Hello Hiker.
We will meet at Fall Creek Trailhead in Capitol State Forest at 8 am. There are toilets, and plenty of parking. It's a large lot, so if you feel you aren't in the correct area, you likely need to drive a little farther.
Required Equipment
10 Essentials