Mount Ellinor hike (Hard)

Mount Ellinor (Hard)
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📍 Hike Details (from AllTrails)
Trail: Mount Ellinor Trail on AllTrails
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/mount-ellinor-trail?p=-1&sh=ssm5nm&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality
Distance: 6.3 miles
Elevation Gain: 3,421 ft
Route Type: Out and back
Estimated time: 5-6 hours
Pass required: None at lower trailhead (upper trailhead requires Northwest Forest Pass)
Weather: currently says mostly clear, 70F high and 54F low
⚠️ Trail notes: Steep and relentless in sections, but well-maintained. Open meadows, rocky slopes, and incredible summit views. Bring poles — your knees will thank you on the way down.
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Carpooling
We will limit total attendees while drivers are selected from the Wait list. Drivers will be placed first as Going, and then we will fill with passengers as space allows, so everyone who comes to the P&R has a ride to the trail.
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Attendance
We try to keep our group size to around 12 as a courtesy to other hikers on the trail, and to reduce crowds and cars in the parking lot. The Going list may have a larger number to accommodate no-shows.
Folks on the Wait list may not attend until they are moved to the Going list.
When folks drop from the Going list, people are added from the Wait list.
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🚗 Schedule & Meeting
7:00 AM – Meet at Green Lake Park & Ride (NE 65th St & I-5, Seattle) South Lot
Carpool and depart promptly
Optional 10 min stop at Safeway (600 W Franklin St, Shelton, WA 98584) – bathrooms / snacks / coffee
10:00 AM – Arrive at lower trailhead / start hiking 🥾
4:00 PM – Back to cars
7:00 PM – Estimated return to Green Lake
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🎒 What to Bring
✅ Hiking boots
✅ Trekking poles (strongly recommended for steep descent)
✅ 2–3 liters of water
✅ Lunch + snacks
✅ Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
✅ Layers
✅ Download offline map (AllTrails+ recommended)
✅ Bug spray
✅ Change of shoes/clothes for post-hike comfort
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💰 Cost Sharing
$30 per person to cover gas and vehicle wear & tear. Cash or Venmo.
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⚠️ Disclaimer
This is a group-organized hike, NOT a guided tour. The host is not a professional guide, trip leader, or outdoor expert. They are simply organizing a gathering of fellow hikers and are participating themselves. You are solely responsible for your own safety, preparedness, and well-being throughout the entire event.
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