Eagle Peak [hard]

This hike contains all of what a classic Rainier outing should – a quiet canopy of old-growth forest, high alpine meadows bursting with wildflowers in the summer, and in-your-face-views of glaciated Mount Tahoma (not to mention Mounts Adams, St. Helens, and even Hood on a crystal clear day). (credit WTA)

## Logistics

We're experimenting with Oak, an app designed for outdoor adventures! Please feel free to give it a try, but this is not mandatory. I will add you as long as you've filled out a profile picture, fitness level, and skill levels (5-10 minutes). please see link here

Please commit to your RSVP, as space is limited. If you can't make it, please change your RSVP ASAP.

Everyone will go to the waitlist by default, and I will add riders as drivers become available. It is your responsibility to check your waitlist status, and to remove yourself from the waitlist if you can no longer attend. The total cap is 12 people. Please answer all RSVP questions so I can get accurate headcounts for each location.

Carpooling

Drivers, please comment that you are driving and how many you can take, as well as your meeting point (Green Lake P&R or a sensible East Side P&R)**
*** Riders, please reply to these comments if you'd like to join a driver.
** Eastsiders*, I can meet you at a P&R near Redmond (ideally South Kirkland), but I will go to Green Lake first if there aren't enough drivers there.
*Please avoid going directly to the TH, as this can often lead to us missing each other.

Comms

• A WhatsApp chat will be posted at least the day before. Please join this ASAP\ *only if on the going list *so we can coordinate on the day of.
  *If you join through Oak, there will be a group chat available and linked to the event, but the WhatsApp chat is the source of truth, and everyone should join it.

Gas will be $25 per person for a car of 4. Be sure to pay your drivers ASAP before or during the trip!

Details

Name: Eagle Peak Trail/Saddle
Links: AllTrails, WTA
Distance: ~7mi (+0.5mi for Chutla Peak)
Elevation: ~3000ft (+400ft for Chutla Peak)

Notes

• Depending on trail conditions, we may attempt the saddle to Chutla Peak. This adds 0.5mi and 400ft round trip.

## Itinerary

6:15: Meet at Green Lake Park & Ride (South Lot) and organize into cars. Eastsiders to South Kirkland P&R at 06:45.
7:30: Arrive at The Local Coffee House in Enumclaw for coffee/breakfast/bathroom: https://maps.app.goo.gl/P7AAqVn8kkApv9dq9
9:00ish: Arrive at Eagle Peak Trailhead (not marked in Google Maps): https://maps.app.goo.gl/xjZ4A6AqfiZGpT6m8
9:15 - 3:00ish: Hike, grab lunch, and return
5:00 - 6:00ish: Arrive back at Green Lake P&R