Mount Townsend via Little Quilcene (7 miles RT / 2,640’ gain)

The Olympics. Out-&-back trail with spectacular 360-degree views of Puget Sound & many mountains.

■ DRIVERS PREFERRED: Drivers are moved to the attendee list before passengers. Passengers, bring cash for your driver & bags for footwear & other dirty gear.

■ FERRY FEE INCL GAS: Likely $21 – $28 per person. Won’t know till we pay at the terminal.

■ GETTING THERE: Access road is rough, but passable. Directions will be provided.

■ TRAIL NOTES: Might be some snow left to cross. Be in shape for medium altitude hiking, comfortable crossing snow, & prepared for variable weather & trail conditions.

• Rating: Intermediate
• Slope: Moderately steep, avg 14.3%
• Maintain avg pace around 2 mph
• Poles & microspikes recommended
• Expect at least an hour for lunch at summit
• No dogs

■ BRING YOUR OWN ESSENTIALS: Water (3L+), food, sunscreen, bug spray, etc.

■ DON’T PLAN TO BE BACK BY A CERTAIN TIME: The following itinerary is guesswork & assumes an immediate return to our meeting location after the hike with no delays. No dinner is planned.

• Depart Shoreline = 7:00 AM
• Arrive Trailhead = 9:45 AM
• Depart Trailhead = 3:30 – 3:55 PM
• Arrive Shoreline = 6:15 – 6:55 PM

■ WAIVER: Attendance means you agree to release & hold harmless Seattle Outdoor Adventurers, its organizers, & members for any injury or loss. All attendees are responsible for their own comfort, safety, & health.