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Take the path less traveled.
Weekend workout hike at Shriner Peak, with a 2 hour drive from Seattle. A trip away from the city, and a mix between forested and exposed trail. With decent weather this coming weekend, there should be great views from the lookout. Expected to be around 46-57 °F at the summit and sunny.
Gas will come out to about $10 per person for a car of 4. Be sure to pay your drivers asap before or during the trip!
Name: Shriner Peak
Link: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/shriner-peak
Weather: https://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Shriner-Peak/forecasts/1768
Distance: 8.5 mi
Elevation Gain: 3434 ft
What to bring:
- Required: Appropriate footwear – Mid to High Hiking boots, backpack, sunscreen
- Recommended: Trekking Poles, Sun Hat, Medical Kit, Satellite Device, Map, Emergency Overnight Kit, Electrolyte Tablets, Sun Glasses
- Plenty of water – 8 oz per hour, plan for 8 hours, Recommend Gatorade as well
- Plenty of food and snacks - I generally bring comfort snacks, granola and/or protein bars, as well as trail mix and fruit (one snack for every ~1mi) plus lunch
- Any other 10 Essentials you think are appropriate.
Itinerary:
- 5:45: Seattle People - Meet at Green Lake Park & Ride (South Lot) and organize into cars. If driving from elsewhere, like myself, just meet at the trailhead or discuss meetup location via comments, event chat or DM.
- 6:00 Leave for Trailhead
- 8:00: Arrive at Trailhead
- 8:15-3:00: Hike, Eat Lunch, Enjoy Views, and Return
- 3:30 PM Optional Post hike restaurant in Packwood
Closest Gas Stations to Trailhead – Enumclaw (1 hr.) and Packwood (20 minutes)
Shriner Peak (Fire Lookout)