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The Kitsap Mountaineers: Walks
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Walk 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 walks. Guests may register to attend up to two Kitsap Mountaineers walks 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 Search Kitsap Mountaineers Activities link. 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
Suburban Walks
Walks in various nearby venues offer everyone the opportunity to get out and enjoy the pleasures and benefits of
walking in the outdoors. Additional walks are listed on www.kitsapmountaineers.org or contact
Jimmy James jjames2@centurytel.net (360) 297-2256. Walks vary from two to six miles and are at a leisurely or
social pace.
Meetings
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at the Kitsap Cabin, 3000 Seabeck Highway. Anyone interested in becoming a walk, hiking and/or backpacking leader is encouraged to attend a committee meeting. All members are welcome. Location to be determined.
Scheduled Walks
No walks scheduled at this time.
Hike and Walk Classifications (may vary due to climb rate or trail conditions):
(W) Short distanced-leisure
paced for families with children and Mountaineers who have been slowed by time.
(E) Easy: up to 6 mi. RT; up to 1200' elevation gain.
(M) Moderate: 6 - 10 mi.; 1200' - 2500' gain.
(S) Strenuous: 10 - 14 mi.; 2500' - 3500' gain. and/or 1000'-1400' gain per mile.
(VS) Very Strenuous: over 14 mi. and/or more than 3500' gain or >1400' gain per mile
The Pace of the trip is defined as:
(L pace) Leisurely pace: The slowest pace trips.
(S pace) Social pace: Less than 2 miles per hour. Suitable for conversation and observation.
(M pace) Moderate pace: Approximately 2 miles per hour.
(F pace) Fast pace: Greater than 2 miles per hour.
Registration & cancellation: Registration for Kitsap trips is with the leader. Don't wait until the
last minute to sign up. Trips are canceled when there are too few registrations and popular trips
fill up quickly. If you find that you are unable to participate in a trip for which you are registered,
please notify the leader ASAP.
Hiker/Walker 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 or walk. 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 or walk.
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
Ferry Recommendation Kitsap recommends taking the Edmonds to Kingston Ferry to avoid the slow exit
from Bainbridge Island when engulfed in traffic. Time from Kingston Ferry landing to Quilcene Ranger
Station is 45-50 minutes.
Meeting Place The meeting place for most Olympic Peninsula hikes is the Park and Ride at the
Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene, 22097 Viking Way NW, Poulsbo, WA (Google it!). It is on Viking Way,
north of Hwy 305, adjacent to the Washington State Patrol office
(talk about secure parking!)
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.
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