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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: Jimmy James: f.e.jimmy.james@gmail.com or call (360) 297-2256.
Hike Committee Meetings:
Contact Hike Chairman for location and time.
In a continuing effort to meet the needs of our constituents we've added a new series to our hikes. Beginning this month we'll be offering a series of half-hour hikes; short hikes designed for young families and others who want a non-demanding time in the woods. Leashed well-mannered dogs welcome. Locations are nearby so travel time is minimal. Hikes in this series are listed with Half-Hour Hikes in the title.
Scheduled Hikes (For Backpacking, go to Backpack)
Aug 11, Wed. Half-Hour Hikes - Clear Creek Trail - Old Mill Park Loop. >2mi, no elevation gain. Meet at Old Mill Park parking lot 6:30 p.m, (Katha Miller-Winder 360 621-9916 or kathaj@juno.com )(s/6/21-7/6).
Aug 14, Sat. Dungeness Spit Lighthouse. (m) 11 mi r/t, USGS Dungeness, Meet at 8 am at the Church of the Nazarene Park and Ride. Please sign up via the internet. Dianne Moore (m/7/23-8/6), DHOP 76.
Aug 28, Sat. Maiden Peak from Obstruction Point. (M) USGS Mt. Angeles, Maiden Peak. 7.2 miles RT. 2036 feet cumulative vertical gain. Meet 8 AM at Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene Park and Ride. Stunning views in every direction from this ridge walk over the highest trail in the Olympics. From the 6100 foot trailhead at Obstruction Point, the trail heads east over 6700 foot Elk Mountain, dips down to Roaring Winds Camp, and then ascends gentle slopes toward 6434 foot Maiden Peak, all in high alpine terrain in the most arid sector of the Olympic Mountain range. Be sure to bring plenty of water. Entire hike is at or above 6000 feet elevation and weather can turn cold fast, so bring extra clothing for that contingency. Leader: Greg Thies. 360-710-5308. mtngreg@msn.com.
Aug 28, Sat. Royal Basin. 15 mi RT, 2000' gain. Will accompany climbing group headed for Mt. Clark. Meet at Dungeness Trailhead 8am.
Sept 9, Thur. Half-Hour Hike. Easy Walk, 3:30PM Stephenson Canyon. Contact Katha Miller-Winder kathaj@juno.com.
Sept 19, Sun. Easy Hike Guillmont Cove. Meet at Seabeck Cafe 2:00PM. Kids and leashed well-mannered dogs welcome.
Planned Hikes - Date and Leader to be Arranged
Appleton Pass to Sol Duc Key Exchange. (S) (USGS Mt. Olympus, CC Mt Olympus) 13.5 miles one-way. 3300' gain/loss. Extremely beautiful mountain meadows, fantastic views, Marmots. Everything hiking is supposed to be. (OMTG page 53, 100 Hikes in S. Cascades & Olympics) Leader TBA.
Big Creek Loop. (E/M) (Custom Correct Mt. Skokomish-Lake Cushman, USGS or GT The Brothers) 4.6 mi RT, 1200' gain. This a great early spring hike, up and down a quiet canyon. (DHOP page 11) Leader TBA.
Camp Handy #833.2. (E)(3) (USGS or GT Tyler Peak, CC Buckhorn Wilderness), 6.6 mi RT 600' gain An easy walk along the Dungeness River to a sunny sub-alpine meadow. (OPDH #26) Leader TBA.
Duckabush River to Big Hump CG #803. (E/M) (The Brothers-Mt Anderson CC or The Brothers USGS) 7.0 mi. RT. 1300' gain in, 800' gain out. A climb over "Little Hump" and a walk through second growth timber from the 1920s and 30s leads you to "Big Hump" where the Old Growth starts. (OM 91; 100 Hikes in S. Cascades & Olympics).
AND/OR
Duckabush River to Five Mile Camp. (M/S) (The Brothers-Mt Anderson CC or The Brothers USGS) 10.5 mi. RT. 1700' gain in, 800' gain out. A climb over "Little Hump" and a walk through second growth timber from the 1920s and 30s leads you to "Big Hump" where the Old Growth starts. Over the hump and 1.5 miles more to Five Mile Camp by the river. (OM 72) (100 Hikes in S. Cascades & Olympics) Leader TBA.
The Ten Essentials
Required on all Mountaineers trips over land
1. Navigation
2. Sun Protection
3. Insulation
4. Illumination
5. First-aid supplies
6. Fire
7. Repair kit and tools
8. Nutrition (extra food)
9. Hydration (extra water)
10. Emergency shelter
Training: no courses scheduled at this time
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.
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
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