About us
This group is for people who want to explore the the Houston area on foot. We hike every weekend. Our hikes are normally 10-12 miles so a reasonable fitness level is needed. We plan camping trips around Texas with occasional trips to National Parks and other special hiking location.
HATs leaders are fellow hiking enthusiast, not guides. We encourage all members to plan for hikes as if they are going solo as the best way to assure safety.
To find out more about our hikes and what you may need to prepare for a hike. https://www.hatsandmore.org/
See our Houston hikes map for more on where we hike.
https://www.hatsandmore.org/houston-hikes
Then join us to trace out your own path on the map.
Join us for less intensive activities at our social Meetup group, More and More.
https://www.meetup.com/More-and-More/
If you know of places to hike or you'd like to revisit a favorite hike, please let Tom know. If you are visiting Houston and want to hike with us, let Tom know in advance and we will try to accommodate you.
HATs is friendly with other Meetup groups that also offer great outdoor activities.
Houston Urban Trekkers
https://www.meetup.com/HoustonUrban-Trekkers/
City Walks Houston
https://www.meetup.com/city-walks-houston/
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Olympic National Park-Victoria BC Canada-Seattle Camping & Hiking
Location not specified yetJoin us to explore Olympic National Park located on Washington's Olympic Peninsula in the Pacific Northwest. The park sprawls across several different ecosystems, from the dramatic peaks of the Olympic Mountains to old-growth forests. The summit of glacier-clad Mt. Olympus is popular with climbers, and hiking and backpacking trails cut through the park's rainforests and along its Pacific coastline.
Website:Click hereFrom our Base camp by Port Angels Tuesday we can take the ferry over to Victoria, BC island to hike the Mount Work Regional Park
Website:Click hereThe Hikes will have a separate post for each day. Only RSVP Below if you are interested in joining us at the Base Camp.
If you are staying elsewhere your welcome to join us on the Hikes.
-------------------------------------------------------------------GETTING THERE: Fly from Bush International to Seattle/Tacoma Int Airport Drive from the airport to Port Angles approx 3 hours
My Itinerary: Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines Flight 241 Boeing 737-900 (Winglets) Passenger
Depart: Fri/Aug/14 Hou/IAH 08:00 AM Arrive: Seattle/SEA 10:41 AM
Return to Houston Alaska Airlines 240
Depart: Thur/Aug/20 Seattle/SEA 5:31 PM Arrive: Hou/IAH 11:59BASE CAMP: Fri-Wed Starlight Olympic Tent Glamping
235141-234985 Olympic Hwy, Port Angeles, WA 98363, United States
Ch-in: Fri/Aug/14 Ch-out Wed/Aug/19
Amenities: sheered bathroom with shower.
It shows 8 additional tens available 2-6 per/tent
To Book I used Booking.com Click HereTemperature for august is mid 70"s daytime and mid 50's degrees at night, should be good tent camping weather.
Thursday/Seattle Green Tortoise Seattle Hostel
105 PIKE STREET, Seattle, WA, 98101
Website:Click hereOptions in Port Angles
Glamping Tents or Airb&b or a cabins
NOTE: the Hostel I had booked in February:
ToadLily House International Hostel Is Permanent ClosedCARPOOLS: Anyone looking to carpool I planing on renting a mid size SUV and should have room for 4/persons and gear.
NOTE: I have Not reserved a rental car yet.
Carpools: Curtis, Vickey K, Greg, Maritess, Molly.Carpools:
Hiking Plans: The hikes are below are just the one's that I have planed based on staying Starlight Olympic Glamping by Port Angels
1. Friday: Drive from Seattle airport to the Base camp TBA approx
2. Saturday Hike: Mount Storm King
Website: [https://www.meetup.com/hatsandmore/events/315673251/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events](Click Here)3 .Sunday Hike: Sol Duc Falls Trail
Website:[https://www.meetup.com/hatsandmore/events/315684924/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events](Click Here)4. Monday Hike: Hole-in-the-Wall from Rialto Beach
Website: [https://www.meetup.com/hatsandmore/events/315685373/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events](Click Here)5. Tuesday Day trip to Victoria BC Canada "You will need a Passport"
Hike: Mount Work Regional Park
[https://www.meetup.com/hatsandmore/events/315685690/?slug=hatsandmore&eventId=315685690](Click Here)Wednesday morning Drive to Seattle check in Green Tortoise Seattle Hostel
Website: Click here6.Wednesday Afternoon Seattle hike: waterfront district. TBA
Thursday morning Drive to airport back to Houston
11 attendees
Olympic Nat-Park Mount Storm King Hike 5mil
227693 Olympic Hwy, Port Angeles, WA 98363, 227693 Olympic Hwy, Port Angeles, WA, USJoin us to explore Mount Storm King is a strenuous 4.4-mile out-and-back trail in Olympic National Park on the Olympic Peninsula. It features a steep 2,142-foot elevation gain, ending in an unmaintained scramble with rope sections to access sweeping summit views of Lake Crescent and the surrounding peaks.
The hike: Difficult/Strenuous. The first two miles climb steeply through montane forest to the "End of Maintained Trail" sign. The final 0.25 miles requires navigating a steep, rocky ridge using a series of fixed ropes
Elevation Gain: 2,142 feet.
Meeting Place: Look for the group in The parking lot.
Trail Map:
Forecast: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=29.5663&lon=-95.0216&FcstType=text)
Optional After Hike event:TBA
About HATS:
HATs organizers are not guides nor do we have any special training. We are here to come up with hiking ideas and get the hike started. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were hiking alone, including the fitness level make long hikes. Then enjoy the hike among friends.
What to bring on a hike and more about HATs.
https://www.hatsandmore.org/12 attendees
Olympic Nat-Park Sol Duc Falls's Hike 6mil
Sol Dac Falls, Sol Duc Road, Port Angeles, WA, USJoin us to explore Sol Duc Fall in Olympic national park old-growth trees amid a lush rain forest landscape. Old-growth forest, subalpine lakes, and snowy peaks populate the Sol Duc landscape, while the Sol Duc River serves as a key highway for coho salmon, running through the valley and ascending to the lakes and headwaters in the surrounding mountains.
The Sol Duc Valley is located in the northwest region of the park.
Elevation Gain: 2,142 feet.Meeting Place: Look for the group in The parking lot.
Trail Map:
Forecast: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=29.5663&lon=-95.0216&FcstType=text)
Optional After Hike event:TBA
About HATS:
HATs organizers are not guides nor do we have any special training. We are here to come up with hiking ideas and get the hike started. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were hiking alone, including the fitness level make long hikes. Then enjoy the hike among friends.
What to bring on a hike and more about HATs.
https://www.hatsandmore.org/13 attendees
Rialto Beach and Hole-in-the-Wall Trail Hike 6mil
Rialto Beach, Mora Rd, Forks, WA, USJoin us to explode Rialto Beach a rugged, dramatic coastline in Olympic National Park, Washington. It features towering sea stacks, pounding waves, and massive drift logs.
The hike:
Elevation Gain: 245 feet.
Meeting Place: Look for the group in The parking lot.
Trail Map:
Forecast: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=29.5663&lon=-95.0216&FcstType=text)
Optional After Hike event:TBA
About HATS:
HATs organizers are not guides nor do we have any special training. We are here to come up with hiking ideas and get the hike started. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were hiking alone, including the fitness level make long hikes. Then enjoy the hike among friends.
What to bring on a hike and more about HATs.
https://www.hatsandmore.org/14 attendees
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