CHS 2 Hike

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 2 Hike - West Tiger Mountain No. 1

CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-2.5 mph). A hike on some of the less-traveled trails on the east side of West Tiger mountain to reach the summit of West Tiger #1.

  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 7.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,450 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 2,880 ft
  • Pace: 2-2.5 MPH

Meet at the High Point Trailhead at 8:45am, ready to have boots on the trail by 9am. Do not drive up to the parking lot at the Tiger Mountain trailhead! We will be meeting just off I-90 at exit 20, the High Point exit. At the end of the highway exit ramp, turn right on 270th Ave SE, then immediately right again SE 79th Street. Park on the side of the road immediately after turning on to 79th ST. We will meet at the white gate blocking 79th St on the east side of 270th. The trailhead is here: https://www.google.com/maps/place/47%C2%B031'49.5%22N+121%C2%B058'46.6%22W/@47.5304136,-121.9821803,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d47.53041!4d-121.9796?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAyOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

No parking pass is required to park on the side of the road here.

We will be doing a 7 mile loop hike, exploring some of the trails on the east side of Tiger Mountain before visiting the Tiger #1, and #2 summits.  Weather permitting, we will have 360 degree views of the surrounding area from the summits. Expect a CHS2 pace of 2.0-2.5mph.  The elevation gain on this hike is a little ambitious for April, so we will moderate our pace on the steeper portions of the hike accordingly.

Route/Place

West Tiger Mountain No. 1


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Ten Essential Systems

  1. Navigation (map & compass)
  2. Sun protection (sunglasses & sunscreen)
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
  5. First-aid supplies
  6. Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candle)
  7. Repair kit and tools
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter (tent/plastic tube tent/garbage bag)
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