Seattle Explorers Hike

Youth activity: Explorers

Seattle Explorers Hike - West Tiger Mountain No. 3

Join us for a day of hiking and mushroom hunting!

  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 3.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 792 ft

Meet at High Point Trailhead at 8:30am. Hike starts at 9am. 

The goal of this hike is not to summit West Tiger Mountain. 

 We’re not going to let the November blues keep us inside. Lets appreciate what the season has to offer including stunning greenery, foggy views, rushing creeks, and most of all Mushrooms! On this trip, we’ll be learning about what fungi are and how to differentiate between different types before heading out into the forest to see what we can find!

IMPORTANT INFO

  • Trip Sheet
  • Route: Caltopo map
  • Parking: Discovery Pass required. Park here
  • Carpool: https://groupcarpool.com/t/d4z7yt
  • Weather: NOAA
  • Road Conditions: Roads may be slick from rain. Otherwise fine. 
  • Guests: If spots are still available one week prior to the trip, email Alvaro to request that a friend or sibling be able to join.
  • Land Acknowledgement: We will be recreating on the lands/waters of the Pacific Northwest Indian Tribes, including the Snoqualmie, Duwamish, Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla tribes, who live here and steward these lands and waters as they have since time immemorial. The Seattle Mountaineers Youth Clubs encourage you to recreate mindfully and respectfully on our upcoming trip to these native lands.

If you'd like to borrow gear, please submit your request to the gear library.

Route/Place

West Tiger Mountain No. 3


Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • Hiking boots
  • Warm clothes and extra synthetic layers
  • Waterproof shell
  • Water (at least two liters)
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Lunch
  • Day Pack
  • 10 Essentials
  • Camera (optional)
  • Extra clothing for the ride back (optional)

If you'd like to borrow gear, please submit your request to the gear library.

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