Chasing Sunsets @ Ridge Park /Level 2+: Moderate/Fast Pace

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This hike is intended for intermediate to advanced hikers and trail runners. This hike is not suitable for BEGINNERS!

Expect a good workout. Meet some amazing people. Embrace the beauty around us!

• What to bring

Please bring a good attitude, water, light, hat, sunscreen, trek poles if needed.

We will meet at the Pacific Ridge Trailhead.

Meet a new friend, support each other and let's have an awesome workout!

The park closes at sunset so make sure you leave enough juice in the tank to get back in the same amount of time.

This hike is intended for hikers with intermediate to advance experience levels that are looking to share similar paced workout. Please do not hike alone, and the route will be posted weekly prior to the hike.

Please see the RATING TABLE for more info about difficulty levels https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating

Today’s route is:

Sunset is at 7:05pm. We will have just 1 1/2 hours of daylight to work with. Today’s route is an out and back.

• Pacific Ridge Trailhead to West Fork Trail
• West Fork Trail to Bommer Pass(Right)
• Bommer Pass to Nature Loop(Straight across Road)
• Nature Loop to Bommer Meadow(Left)
• Bommer Meadow to Bommer Canyon Trailhead. This is the turnaround point.
• Follow the same route back to Pacific Ridge Trailhead.

Approximately: 5.5 miles
E.G.: 900'

As this is an out and back let your pace be your guidance when to turn around. My rule of thumb would be 40 minutes. There is a restroom at the Bommer Canyon Trailhead, which is the half way point.

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