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Mountain Hikes

Mt. Rainier from Reflection LakeHikes are planned for Fridays from May to November when the Cascade Mountains National Forest and Parks are snow-free and the weather is favorable.

We will not hike if rain or high wind is forecast and plans may be changed based upon conditions; however, you should always be ready for cold and rain!

Our hiking schedule is...flexible! Ron McFarland plans them on a week-by-week basis, so if you are interested in attending a hike, contact him at 256-651-0497 (cell). You can also email either Ron at: ron.mcf@gmail.com or Al Osborne at: osborne-al@comcast.net if you'd like more information.


Mountain Hikes Schedule

If you plan to hike with us, please note these important points:

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It is recommended you come to some of the Tuesday "Walks" before trying the Friday "Hikes"!

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Departure is from the Federal Way Senior Center. Please contact Ron McFarland to get the exact time (see below).

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You need a good pair of hiking shoes with good, rough tread and ankle protection for these hikes.

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Bring a sack lunch, water, walking stick, mosquito repellent, and sunscreen.

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It is a good idea to carry a day pack with rain wear and any medication you might need. 

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Because we hike at altitudes of up to 7000 feet, it can be 10 to 30 degrees colder than the weather "in town". You should have extra clothes to cover the possibility of rain and extremes in weather.

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Rating Scale: Level 3 has moderate hills, rough trails with rocks and logs to scramble over, and several hundred feet of elevation gain. Level 4 has more difficult trails, or 1000 ft of elevation gain (and/or) loss at higher elevations and hikes of greater than five miles. Level 5 hikes are hard, long uphill switchbacks, higher elevations, maybe some cross country travel (no trail), and longer duration trips.

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The estimated cost is based upon gas prices shown at the Fuel Gauge Report website, as well as having five passengers. We also collect $1.00 surcharge per passenger when using the Senior Center vans.

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We will send out an email to all regular Friday Hikers by Tuesday or Wednesday, and it is best to respond to this email.

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Please notify the Ron McFarland, the hike leader, by 6:00 pm on the Thursday before your hike if you plan to go! We need to know which vehicle we will need, and then calculate the cost per passenger. Ron's phone number is 253-839-0388 and his email is: ron.mcf@gmail.com.

Photos: The photos below show what you're missing by not hiking with us! Click a photo below for a larger picture. Use your browser's Back button to return to this page. For those of you with Internet access, we have a webpage with photos of the walks and hikes here. Thank you, Ron, for sharing!
 

A grouse
Grouse
Mountain goats
Mountain Goats

Palisades Trail

Skookum Flats Hikers

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