Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS - Just for Fun - Turtleback Mountain Preserve
A short just for fun hike that can complement the Mount Constitution grad hike that is happening the day before or as a stand alone hike.
Contacts
- Sun, Sep 15, 2024
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Easy/Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 6.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,300 ft
- 8 (8 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This will be an ideal add on for those doing the graduation hike at Moran State Park. Take a later ferry back on Sunday and join us for a short hike at Turtle Mountain Preserve.
Let's meet at the Crow Valley Road pullout at 8 a.m.
Coordinates: 48.66721332650447, -122.9468732440028
Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/M3oyLZUZZd1Qy5nk6
A hike description can be found here:
https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/turtleback-mountain-preserve-turtlehead-summit
For ferry planning: we will set a generous turn-around time to try and make sure we can be to the ferry dock in Olga no later than 4 pm.
Required Equipment
Ten Essential Systems
- Navigation (map & compass)
- Sun protection (sunglasses & sunscreen)
- Insulation (extra clothing)
- Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
- First-aid supplies
- Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candle)
- Repair kit and tools
- Nutrition (extra food)
- Hydration (extra water)
- Emergency shelter (tent/plastic tube tent/garbage bag)