Natural Selection (Unnamed Route F)

SOO'S 600TH HIKE IS SEPTEMBER 28, 2025!

REQUIREMENTS FOR SIGN UP - NO EXCEPTIONS

• You must have hiked with me on a Tier 4 hike.

AND

• YOU MUST SIGN A WRITTEN WAIVER TO ATTEND THIS HIKE. The link to the written waiver is here:
http://richardwaltjen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/written-waiver.pdf

You will not be moved to the "going" list without providing a signed waiver to the email address on the waiver.

If you have already provided one to me, you do not need to provide another one.

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HIKE DESCRIPTION

This route is formerly known as Unnamed Route F. It's a new route that has lots of new places and obstacles. We'll start out on some familiar routes, but quickly divert to less familiar areas, which include some hidden slots and at least one new passage and a lot of new obstacles. We'll pass some well-known landmarks and return along some more unfamiliar routes.

There's not a lot of exposure on this route, but there's a lot of technical scrambling. You'll need to be able to lift yourself up and lower yourself down using your arms.

Because this area is less traveled, there is a greater chance of seeing some wildlife. So far, though, I haven't seen much in this area, except small lizards and birds. But I'm always hopeful. Check out the wildlife gallery for pictures of wildlife I've seen.

• Helmets are always welcome. Be sure to use one that doesn't block your sight.

• Always carry "in case of emergency" numbers with you.

• No guests will be allowed without my prior approval.

YOU MUST BE ON THE "GOING" LIST IN ORDER TO GO ON THIS HIKE. CRASHING WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.

STATS
Distance - 4.25 miles
Overall Elevation Gain - 1200ft.
Lowest point on the route: 3608
Highest point on the route: 4411
Pace: less than 1 mile per hour

INFORMATION LINKS
DOUBLE DIAMOND PINS
Scrambling Tiers
Passages
Pin Program