Arizona TrailDEX. Ten Essentials of Hiking. A while back, I was getting ready to lead a moderate day hike in Pickett State Park, in association with the Sierra Club's Fall Family Weekend.
On the way to the trailhead, I made a few comments about the Ten Essentials. It was clear from the response of the group that few of them had ever heard of these critical items. After providing the group with my 10 minute canned lecture on the Ten Essentials, someone said, "Why don't you write an article? " Of course, this topic has been covered in many other hiking guides and wilderness books. But, here it is anyway. With all the "excitement" that the wilderness can throw at you (weather, critters, rough terrain, accidents), it seems to be only common sense that the hiker should be ready to meet it with at least the bare minimum of equipment. First Aid Kit The casual hiker can purchase ready made kits, or you can fabricate your own. Maps Many areas are covered by guidebooks. The Tenth Essential This is your call. Summer Trails for Puget Sound-Area Hikers.
From river walks to fire lookouts and soaring views from the Pacific Crest Trail, there's terrific hiking and backpacking just a hop, skip and a jump from Puget Sound. On the weekends, you'll probably have plenty of company on the trail (so make extra sure to keep your hiking pups on leash if you hike with a dog), but you can find solitude during the week and with an early start. Trails Along the 1-90 Corridor Otter Falls Otter Falls. Photo by Scotty22. Location: Near North Bend Round Trip: 10 miles Elevation: 650 ft to 1750 ft Best Season: June - September Waterfall enthusiasts should not miss Otter Falls, one of the prettiest waterfalls in the state. » Read recent trip reports and the hike description in our Hiking Guide Pratt Lake - and more! Lake-bagging in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness! View Forum - Trail Talk. Wondering about the Wonderland Trail? Get permits and plan your strategy now. Originally published March 13, 2013 at 7:00 PM | Page modified June 21, 2013 at 1:16 PM Wonderland Trail speed records 20 hours, 53 minutes: Kyle Skaggs, Glenwood, N.M.
(supported*), Sept. 23-24, 2006 28 hours, 50 minutes: John Reese, Hayden Lake, Idaho (unsupported male), Sept. 14-15, 2012 31 hours, 12 minutes: Candice Burt, Bellingham (unsupported female), Sept. 19-20, 2012** * Runner accepts aid, typically a helper in a vehicle with food and water. ** Burt shaved 24 minutes off a record that had been set 5 days earlier. Note: On Sept. 10, 2012, Jason “Ras” Vaughan from “Middle of Nowhere,” Wash., completed a “double Wonderland” — starting at White River Campground, traveling clockwise (33 hours, 35 minutes); napping 40 minutes; resupplying and going counterclockwise. Source: fastestknowntime.proboards.com, an honor-system website for speed records on trails and routes.
If you go. In-City Hiking - Seattle. Hiking with my Brother. Home. Collection: Eastside hikes. Denny Creek Trail No. 1014 « Trail Of The Week « Seattle Backpackers Magazine. If you’re looking for a hike that features forest, views of I-90’s stunning architecture, waterfalls and a mountain climb, Denny Creek Trail was designed just for you.
Hikers are greeted by bubbling Denny Creek right from the trailhead. The trail cuts through the dense forest along the cliffs of Denny Creek, crossing the creek after about .5 miles. The trail begins a shallow ascent as it passes beneath the pillars of the stunning I-90 viaduct, winding upward into the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. ©Jenni Denekas The trail winds downward, presenting hikers with a soggy Denny Creek crossing. Although most weekend hikers turn around at Keekwulee Falls after a quick on-the-trail-lunch, adventurous hikers can continue along the trail as it switchbacks up the mountainside. Driving Directions: From I-90 East take exit 47 (Asael Curtis/Denny Creek). Weekend Hike. EveryTrail - Travel Community, iPhone Guides for Sightseeing, Hiking, Walking Tours and more. Granite Mountain Hike Information - LocalHikes. Please include a name or initials.Rate the hike 1 to 5 stars (5 being best), then add your comments below.
Plain text only, please. Reviewed by mcamp on Tue Apr 10 09:13:00 2012It was raining hard in Seattle and it rained harder the farther East on 90 I went and the temperature dropped from 45 in Seattle to 36 at the trailhead. I pushed hard up the trail to the turn to Granite. The switchbacks were tough, kept getting wet and colder. The avalanche chutes remain full. Reviewed by SandraB on Tue Sep 27 00:06:00 2011This was our second trip up Granite Mountain, having failed to make the summit last July due to snow along the trail and an unwillingness to make the scramble up the alternate boulder route.
Reviewed by George on Thu Aug 25 23:45:00 2011So 1st mountain I have gone up in over 10 years and enjoyed it. Pacific Northwest Hikes - No Subscription Necessary, Take It All In.