Rebel hike #10 | Mt. Mitchell (South of Mt. St. Helens) Sept 24
Bryan Miller
SUNSET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
GREAT ADVENTURES
REBEL HIKES
Rebel hikes are not part of the church sponsored Great Adventures activities. They provide an opportunity for hikers to improve their conditioning, learn about what to wear, and become better acquainted with those of similar inclinations. Plus, the views are spectacular.
The leader for this series of hikes will be Howard Hansen, a former Mazama climb leader with international experience in hiking and climbing. Contact him to let him know if you are interested in any of these hikes or if you have questions:
Howard Hansen
16915 S W Theodore Way
Beaverton, OR 97006
Cell 971-270-7566 (day of hike only)
Email – howard...@comcast.net
Prepare for each hike by bringing a daypack large enough to carry clothing layers (NOT COTTON) appropriate for Oregon/Washington weather (cold/rain/wind), hat or cap, lunch/snack for along the trail, at least one liter of water or your favorite sports drink, and wearing comfortable, broken-in lug sole trail boots. Optional equipment would be trekking poles, packable umbrella, pack cover, etc. Please don’t bring pets.
While we encourage carpooling, you are welcome to travel on your own if you prefer. It is customary to contribute toward the driver’s fuel expense.
HIKE TEN – MOUNT MITCHELL
SOUTH OF MT. ST. HELENS
SEPTEMBER 24, 2011
Meet on the west side of SPC parking lot at 7:00 am for carpooling. We will leave at 7:15 to caravan to the trailhead. If we are separated, take Hwy 26 east to the I-405 access to I-5 northbound. Take I-5 north to Woodland and take exit #21 eastbound on Hwy 503 to Cougar (approximately 29 miles). As you enter Cougar, there is a public rest area on the right (with rest rooms) where we will meet again to caravan to the trailhead.
Difficulty – Moderate (This hike is slightly longer than Saddle Mtn. and shorter than Ramona Falls)
Distance – 6.2 miles round trip
Elevation gain – 2100 feet
Seasons – April/November
Trailhead parking permit – Unknown at present
Group size – No Limit