| UPCOMING TRIPS BE PREPARED FOR YOUR TRIP -- It makes for a SAFER and more ENJOYABLE time for you and everyone in the group.
-- Need directions to Forest Park? Here's an area map Here's the park map -- Drop-ins may register on the day of trip if there is space available (we often have no-shows). Note that your participation may be subject to the approval of the trip leader. -- Please keep your cell phones and other electronic gadgetry OFF while you are on the trails, and limit your phone usage in the van to NECESSARY calls only. Cell phone cameras are OK. -- I lead all trips shown below unless otherwise noted. -- Sorry, only registered participants may attend a trip. Friday, September 10-- Hike -- Greenwater Lakes -- Departs at 8:00am. Trip is currently FULL (Thank You!!) Hike Description. This is a nice gentle trail through beautiful old forest, with several handsome foot bridges and a couple of small lakes. Good chance to see wildlife too. The trail is in excellent condition, though could be a little wet because of recent rains. Our elevation on this hike ranges from about 2500' to 2900.' WEATHER FORECAST. Saturday, September 11-- Hike -- Heather Park / Lake Angeles Loop -- Departs at 6:15am. Trip is currently FULL (Thank You!!) Hike Description. This loop trip features a pair of gorgeous destinations, and is easily one of the best day hikes in Olympic National Park-- and there are a LOT of good hikes in Olympic National Park. It is tough, however-- 12.5 miles, and well over 4000 feet of elevation gain. Most of the trail is in excellent condition, but you can expect portions to be rough, rocky, narrow, and challenging. I expect this to be about an 8-9 hour hiking day, roughly half uphill, and half downhill. Please be sure you bring a headlamp. I expect to finish at least an hour or two before dark, but on a long day like this, you never know. I will bring my water filter so that you can refill water bottles during the day. The trailhead, near the Heart 'o the Hills Campground, is at about 1800.' Our high point, on Klahhane Ridge, is 6000.' WEATHER FORECAST. Saturday, September 12-- Hike -- White Chuck Bench -- Departs at 8:30am. Trip is currently FULL (Thank You!!) Hike Description. This trail south of Darrington has been inaccessible for years, but thanks to a new bridge over the Sauk River, the trailhead is now once again reachable. It was expected that some significant trail repair and rerouting would be done this year to restore the full 6 miles of the trail. Well, the good news is that the first two miles are in good shape. Beyond that, however, there still are washouts and other troublesome areas, so it's questionable how far we'll actually be able to get. When the going gets tough, we'll call it a day. Still should be some fine hiking in a beautiful area. Elevation fluctuates very little, staying at about the 1200' level most of the way. WEATHER FORECAST. MORE UPCOMING TRIPS TO COME |
| Look for this sign when you arrive at Forest Park for your trip. It will direct you toward the lot where you should park your vehicle for the day. If you BACK IN when you park, it makes the exiting process much safer and easier at the end of the day. |
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