| JANUARY |
January 1, Sunday, 10:00AM
NEW YEAR’S DAY
DOGS WELCOME: bring leash, water, scoop supplies
Leader’s Choice in the surrounding area
3C*, 6-10 miles, 800-2000’ gain
Tom Pohle, 425-481-2341
January 7, Saturday, 9:00AM
Squak Mt
Bullitt Access, East Side, and East Ridge trails
Short car shuttle
3B*, 6.3 miles, 700’ gain
George Potter, 425-557-6554
January 14, Saturday, 9:30AM
Cougar Mt
3 waterfalls and 3 viewpoints
3C*, 8 miles, 1800’ gain
Bob Gross, 425-427-8449
January 16, Monday, 10:00AM
DOGS WELCOME: bring leash, water, scoop supplies
Leader’s Choice in the surrounding area
2B*, 4-6 miles, 800-1200’ gain
Tom Pohle, 425-481-2341
January 19, Thursday, 6:00-8:00PM
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
RESCHEDULED FOR 1/29, SUNDAY FROM 2-4PM
Coal Mining at Coal Creek
An indoor, evening presentation
Lewis Creek Park at 5808 Lakemont Blvd. on Cougar Mtn.
Hands-on materials with PowerPoint photos from the IATC book, "100
Years of Hidden History."
Come and find out what is under a 'Newcastle Hill' that is much older than
Mt. Rainer! Free
Steve Williams, 425-453-8997
January 20, Friday, 10:00AM
DOGS WELCOME: bring leash, water, scoop supplies
Leader’s Choice in Issaquah Alps
2B*, 3-5 miles, 500’-900’ gain
Dori Ost, 206-909-1080
January 21, Saturday, 9:00AM
Cougar Mt – Wilderness Cliffs and Peak
Shy Bear, Deceiver, and Wilderness Creek trails
3C*, 6.2 miles, 1640’ gain
George Potter, 425-557-6554
January 22, Sunday, 9:00AM
Taylor Mt loop
Explore trails & roads of Mt Si’s neighbor
2B*, 6.5 mi., 1100' gain
Dave Warner, 206-232-7730
January 26, Thursday, 7:00PM
IATC Annual Membership Meeting
Trails Center - 1st and Bush
January 28, Saturday, 9:30AM
Cougar Mt
Loop hike including DeLeo Wall and Coal Creek Falls
3B*, 5-7 miles, 1200’ gain
Richard Mann, 425-281-8465
January 29, Sunday, Noon
Tiger Mt’s Tradition Loop
Trees in winter is our theme, however, we also need to do some trail clean up.
You can help by bringing work gloves, loppers, bow saws, etc..
No chainsaws or other power equipment.
2B*, 5 miles, 600’ gain
Dave Kappler, 425-392-3571
January 29, Sunday, 2:00-4:00PM
Coal Mining at Coal Creek
An indoor, presentation
Lewis Creek Park at 5808 Lakemont Blvd. on Cougar Mtn.
Hands-on materials with PowerPoint photos from the IATC book, "100
Years of Hidden History."
Come and find out what is under a 'Newcastle Hill' that is much older than
Mt. Rainer! Free
Steve Williams, 425-453-8997
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| FEBRUARY |
February 4, Saturday, 9:00AM
Tiger Mt
Chirico Trail, PooPoo Pt, High School and Rainier Greenway trails.
Short Car Shuttle
3C*, 7.2 Miles, 1700' Gain
George Potter, 425-557-6554
February 5, Sunday, 9:30AM
Weowna Park
in Bellevue
Two loops and a waterfall canyon
2B*, 4 Miles, 600' Gain
Steve Williams, 425-453-8997
February 11, Saturday, 9:00AM
Grand Ridge
Loop on South slope
2B*, 5 Miles, 1100' Gain
Dave Warner, 206-232-7730
February 11, Saturday, 10:00AM
DOGS WELCOME: bring leash, water, scoop supplies
Leader's Choice in the surrounding area
2B*, 4-6 Miles, 800-1200' Gain
Tom Pohle, 425-481-2341
February 12, Sunday, 9:00AM
Squak Mt
South Squak Loop
2B*, 5 Miles, 800' Gain
Joe Toynbee, 425-228-6118
February 16, Thursday, 9:00AM
Cougar Mt
Double Loop around Wilderness Peak and on to Longview Peak
3C*, 7 Miles, 1750' Gain
Scott Prueter, 425-269-3079
February 17, Friday, 7:00PM
Geology From Mountains to Sound
Mercer Slough Guest Lecture Series. $5, Age 12Y and up
Mercer Slough Nature Park
Take a virtual trip from mountains to sound and
explore the long and dynamic geologic history of the I-90 corridor.
Geologist Rob Viens will present and discuss the geologic history of
the region as it is expressed in the trails and parks along the
Mountains to Sound Greenbelt, including MercerSlough, Cougar Mt,
TigerMt, Mt. Si and Snoqualmie pass.
Pre-registration required
Call Rob Viens, 425-452-2565
February 18, Saturday, 9:00AM
Taylor Mt
Elk Ridge, Shirwood, Hermit, Holder Knob, Whisky Still, Mt Beaver,
and Carey Creek trails
3B*, 7.6 Miles, 1200' Gain
George Potter, 425-557-6554
February 19, Sunday, 9:30AM
Tiger Mt Loop
Talus Rocks via the Nook Trail from Tradition Plateau
3C*, 6-7 Miles, 1300' Gain
Richard Mann, 425-281-8465
February 20, Monday, 11:30AM
DOGS WELCOME: bring leash, water, scoop supplies
Leader's Choice in the surrounding area, Easy hike, social pace
1A*, 2-4 Miles, 0-300' Gain
Jean Lanz, 206-322-0990
February 24, Friday, 10:00AM
DOGS WELCOME: bring leash, water, scoop supplies
Leader's Choice in the Issaquah Alps
2B*, 3-5 Miles, 500-900' Gain
Dori Ost, 206-909-1080
February 26, Sunday, 12:00PM
Tiger Mt's Tradition Loop
Learn a bit of local geology
2B*, 5 Miles, 600' Gain
Dave Kappler, 425-392-3571
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Hike Classifications
* Each hike has a number and letter designation. Numbers indicate hiking time and
letters indicate elevation gain.
Hiking Time
Class 1: 2 hours
Class 2: 4 hours
Class 3: 6 hours
Class 4: 8 hours
These are approximate hiking times and do not include travel time to and from the
trailhead.
Elevation Gain
A: Little or no elevation gain, up to 500 feet.
B: Some climbing, up to 1,200 feet, or some other difficulty.
C: More climbing, up to 2,500 feet, or some other difficulty.
D: Much climbing, over 2,500 feet of elevation gain.
This is an estimate of elevation gain.
Please check Number/Letter classification for hike difficulty
Hikers always must have proper footwear and clothing for the weather.
For more information, please contact the hike coordinator noted for each hike or
The Alpiner.
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