Forest Fridays - Spiritual Hikes for the Soul!
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Join Marc Lainhart, The Intuitive Prospector and Maari Falsetto - Owner of Inner Alchemy in West Seattle for Forest Fridays!
"The Mountains are Calling, and I Must Go." -John Muir
This is a community event ($10 donation suggested) to get out together and enjoy the beautiful Pacific Northwest with a hike, meditation, and Qigong. We will meet at Inner Alchemy at 7:30 am and return around 3:30 pm.
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*Carpooling Available from:
- West Seattle (Inner Alchemy)
- Meet at the trailhead
*Washington Trails Association (WTA) Hiking Guide & Qigong/Native American Exercises provided by Marc
*Guided Meditation will be provided by Marc or Maari
*Suggested Donation Per Person: $10
*Parking Pass/Entry Fee: Northwest Forest Pass or Discovery Pass
*A weather report is always sent out the day before the hike - Hike may be canceled due to weather
*There may be recordings of the hiking experience - By registering you agree to be in the video, audio, or any photography
LOCATION
Mount Catherine
Snoqualmie Region -- Snoqualmie Pass
LENGTH
3.0 miles, roundtrip
ELEVATION
Gain: 1330 ft.
Highest Point: 5052 ft.
Where can you find unobstructed views of Mount Rainier and the mountains of Snoqualmie Pass, see rare butterfly species, and go berry-picking, all in return for a modest 1330-foot elevation gain? Mount Catherine, of course! This off-the-beaten-path hike to the summit of a wintertime ski destination is one of the most rewarding climbs along the southern wall of Snoqualmie Pass. The trailhead for Mount Catherine is reached via FR-9070, a gateway to some of the less-traveled and better-kept secrets of the Cascades.
Mount Catherine packs in 1,330 feet of elevation gain over 1.5 miles, so be prepared for a hike that climbs aggressively with switchbacks as it ascends the mountain’s southern flank. Catch your breath and note the western and mountain hemlock cones that line the trail. Subalpine fir is another resident of this neighborhood, occupying the more wind-exposed turns of the trail. Blowdowns occasionally pose obstacles along this trail.
From Seattle, head east on I-90 and take exit 54. Turn right at the bottom of the exit ramp, and reset your odometer. Cross State Route 906; the road turns into Hyak Dr NE 0.2 miles later. Proceed on Hyak Dr NE until the paved road ends in 0.6 miles, and the road becomes FR-9070.
Continue on FR-9070 for 4.4 miles, until you see a sign on the right for trail #1348. FR-9070 can accommodate 3-4 cars parking on the side of the road. There is no privy available.
Parking Pass/Entry FeeNone
TEN ESSENTIAL "SYSTEMS" FOR EVERY HIKE:
Navigation (map and compass)
Sun protection (sunglasses and sunscreen)
Insulation (extra clothing)
Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
First-aid supplies
Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candles)
Repair kit and tools
Nutrition (extra food)
Hydration (extra water)
Emergency shelter
“Those who are inspired by a model other than nature - a mistress above all masters - are laboring in vain.” -Leonardo da Vinci.
Forest Fridays - Spiritual Hikes for the Soul!