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Kitsap Mountaineers Hiking Information
Guests and Members: How to find scheduled activities and sign up online.
Look below on this page for the list of currently scheduled Kitsap Mountaineers hikes. Guests may register to attend up to two Kitsap Mountaineers hikes at no charge to introduce you to what we have to offer. Both guests and members may view the complete list of currently scheduled Kitsap Mountaineers activities by clicking on the following link. Those who have not completed Mountaineers scrambling, climbing, kayaking or snowshoe courses or equivalency may not register for those activities, for safety reasons. Guest and member online registration for our activities can be completed by following the instructions once you click on the Search Kitsap Mountaineers Activities link:
Search Kitsap Branch Activities
Chair: John Howard: howiejm@comcast.net or 360-698-3220
Hike Committee Meetings:
Tuesday, June 24 at 6:30 p.m. Contact Hike Chairman for location.
Scheduled Hikes (For Backpacking, go to Backpack)
Jul 4, Fri. Grand Ridge Trail from Deer Park to Elk Mtn. (S) (GT-135 Mt Angeles, USGS Mt Angeles) 12 mi r.t., 2700 ft. gain. A high ridge walk in the northeastern Olympic Mountains. "Few trails offer such a stunning combination of blue sea and sweeping mountain views." High point 6700 ft. Take the highest trail in the ONP along an alpine ridge with great views in every direction. Be sure to bring plenty of water as there will be none along the trail. Meet at Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene at 8AM. Greg Thies. (206) 842-6572. mtngreg@msn.com (s/6/20-7/3) (OM47)
Jul 9, Wed. Royal Basin #832 (S) (GT-136 Tyler Peak, CC Buckhorn Wilderness, USGS Tyler Peak) 14 mi r.t., 2630 ft. gain. One of the best hikes in the Olympics. Through glacier carved basins to a sunny alpine lake surrounded by some of the park's highest peaks. Meet at 8 a.m. at Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene. Dave Burdick, 360-779-9095 davepoulsbo@aol.com (s/6/16-7/08) (DHOP 27; OM 63)
Jul 12, Sat. Tyler Peak, Upper Maynard Burn Way Trail (S) (GT-136 Tyler Peak, CC Buckhorn Wilderness, USGS Tyler Peak) 7 mi r.t. 3500 ft. gain. The Gray Wolf Ridge and its component mountains are markedly steep, as is its primary access route, the Maynard Burn Trail (#816) of Olympic National Forest. The higher, western segment of Gray Wolf Ridge lies within the boundary of Olympic National Park. Gray Wolf Mountain, at 7218 feet above sea level, is the Ridge's highest summit. Other distinct peaks include '7076' (7076), Baldy (6797), Tyler Peak (6364), and Maynard Peak (5065), which forms the northeastern terminus of Gray Wolf Ridge. Gray Wolf River tumbles through the valley-bottom to the Ridge's north; Royal Creek and the Dungeness River flow through the valley along the Ridge's east and south. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene. John Howard, 360-698-3220 howiejm@comcast.net (s/6/25-7/11) (OM 62)
Jul 23, Wed. Lake of the Angels, Putvin Trail #813 (M/S) (GT-167/168 Mt. Steel/The Brothers, USGS Mt. Steel) 7.4 mi r.t., 3300 ft. gain. Climb the primitive Putvin trail to Lake of the Angels nestled in a high basin between Mounts Stone and Skokomish. This difficult trail includes lots of rocks, root ladders, and two very steep pitches about 15 feet high where you may want to use your hands as you clamber up the trail, but the effort is worth it as you pass the Pond of the False Prophet and top the final ridge to see Lake of the Angels. Meet at 8 a.m. at Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene. Dave Burdick, 360-779-9095 davepoulsbo@aol.com (s/6/30-7/22) (OM 101)
Conditioning Hiking
For details, contact leader, Christine Grenier, 360-692-0291, highroadhiker@netzero.com.
To register for a hike
Registration & cancellation: All trip participants must sign-up in advance. Registration may be done online at www.mountaineers.org or by contacting the trip leader. Unless otherwise noted, trips are limited to 12 people, including the leader.
COURSES
No courses scheduled at this time.
Conditioning Series:The following is a list of the walks and hikes that have been part of the Conditioning Series previously. These are provided to give you an overview of what to expect in the conditioning series; actual conditioning series hikes may differ from this list.
Walks and Warm-ups
Thorndike (North Kitsap)
Pope Resources property (Port Gamble)
Lemolo Drive to Hwy 305 (Poulsbo)
Big Valley Road (Poulsbo)
Grand Forest/Gazzum Lake/Battlepoint Park (Bainbridge Island)
Hansville Greenway
Clear Creek Trail (Silverdale)
Illahee Preserve (Bremerton)
Kitsap Lake (Bremerton)
Guillemot Cove (Seabeck)
South Kitsap Community Park (Port Orchard)
Ford Warden & Fort Townsend State Park (Port Townsend)
Olympic Discovery Trail (Sequim to Port Angeles)
Easy max 1200 feet gain & 8 miles
Tunnel Creek to shelter
Elwha
Camp Handy
Staircase
Lower Big Quilcene
Intermediate max 1700 feet gain & 9 miles
Green Mountain via Gold Creek
Tubal Cain
Hurricane Ridge
Lower Lena Lake
Deer Park
Hurricane Hill
Spruce Railroad
Difficult max 3000 feet gain & 11 miles
Mt Walker; Mt Storm King; Green Mtn via Wildcat Lake;
Dungeness Spit; Mt Ellinor; Klahane Ridge;
Mt Townsend/Silver Lakes �
To sign up for the program or get more information, contact
Christine Grenier, highroadhiker@netzero.com; or Annette Clement,
aclement@rfmarch.com.
Carpooling, Cross Sound Transportation & The Meeting Places.
Northern Olympic Peninsula hikes initially meet at the
Park-n-Ride at the Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene, 22097 Viking Way NW,
Poulsbo, WA. It is on Viking Way, north of Hwy 305, adjacent to the
Washington State Patrol office (talk about secure parking!)
Southern Olympic Peninsula hikes meet at the Bremerton National Airport.
Port Townsend members anticipate meeting at Fat Smitty's in Discovery Bay.
Kitsap recommends taking the Kingston Ferry when coming from the mainland.
As a courtesy to those new to The Mountaineers we offer the following:
As a courtesy to those new to The Mountaineers we offer the following:
1. Trip leaders know the route and oversee the group. Leaders, in
conjunction with a MOFA leader when present, are also responsible for
managing the smooth exit of the group in the unlikely event of an
emergency.
2. Hikers are expected to behave in a safe and responsible manner and
be adequately prepared for the trip. Those who are not adequately
equipped for the trip may, at the leader's discretion, be sent home for
the sake of safety. So please, don't forget your 10 essentials.
3. Each guest hiker must have a signed waiver on file. Waivers may be filed electronically during online registration or filed by email to the hike leader before the trip.
4. Often, a post trip gathering will be planned at a convenient restaurant.
Trip classifications "Mountaineer hikes are classified in two ways, the
difficulty level of the trail, and sometimes the pace at which the
group will be traveling. (This may vary due to climb rate or trail
conditions.):
Difficulty levels are:
(W) Walks: Short distance, social paced, for everyone including
families with children and Mountaineers who have been slowed by time.
(E) Easy: Up to 8 miles R/T; up to 1200' elevation gain.
(M) Moderate: 6-12 miles; 1200'-2500' gain.
(S) Strenuous: 10-14 miles up to 3500' gain.
(VS) Very Strenuous: over 14 miles and/or more than 3500' gain.
Pace of the trip is defined as:
(1) Leisurely pace: The slowest pace trips.
(2) Social pace: Less than 2 miles per hour. Suitable for conversation and observation.
(3) Normal pace: Approximately 2 miles per hour.
(4) Fast pace: Greater than 2 miles per hour.
Book references for Kitsap hikes:
DHOP = "Day Hike! Olympic Peninsula", Seabury Blair Jr., Sasquatch Books.
OM = "Olympic Mountaineers Trail Guide", 3rd Edition, Robert Wood, Mountaineers.
Additional hikes will be listed on www.kitsapmountaineers.org
We often plan a post trip gathering at a convenient restaurant.
Mileage
For driver/passenger planning purposes, the one way distance from
Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene to:
Heart of the Hills Ranger Station, Heather Park, and Lake Angles
trailheads is 63 miles.
Hurricane Ridge Parking Lot is 75 miles.
Camp Handy Trailhead is 59 miles.
Tubal Cain Trailhead is 61 miles.
Silver Lakes Trailhead is 62 miles.
Hiker Responsibilities:
any person who participates in a hike with the
Kitsap Mountaineers is expected to assume and fulfill the following
responsibilities. Required equipment: 10 essentials, adequate clothing
and adequate foot wear. The hiker should:
1. Be adequately prepared for the hike. This includes having the above
required equipment that is appropriate for the weather and the location.
2. Be in physical condition adequate for the hike.
3. Be a responsible group member and abide by the decisions of the
leader or consensus of the group.
4. Be a responsible carpooler by being prepared to pay 5-8 cents per
mile to the driver.
5. Follow correct procedures for trip registration, canceling and
wait-listing.
6. Have a signed waiver before proceeding on a hike.
Book References:
OPDH = "Olympic Peninsula Day Hikes", Seabury Blair Jr. Sasquatch Books.
OM = "Olympic Mountaineers Trail Guide", 3rd Edition, Robert. Wood,
Mountaineers.
HONP = "Hiking Olympic National Park", Erik Molvar, Falcon Guide
Courses
None offered at this time.
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