Members and Guests: How to find scheduled activities and sign up online.

Look below on this page for the list of currently scheduled Kitsap Mountaineers walks. Guests may register to attend up to two Kitsap Mountaineers walks at no charge to introduce you to what we have to offer. Both guests and members may view the complete list of currently scheduled Kitsap Mountaineers activities by clicking on the following link. Those who have not completed Mountaineers scrambling, climbing, kayaking or snowshoe courses or equivalency may not register for those activities, for safety reasons. Guest and member online registration for our activities can be completed by following the instructions once you click on the Search Kitsap Mountaineers Activities link:

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(may vary due to climb rate or trail conditions):
(W) Short distanced-leisure paced for families with children and Mountaineers who have been slowed by time.
(E) Easy: up to 6 mi. RT; up to 1200' elevation gain.
(M) Moderate: 6 - 10 mi.; 1200' - 2500' gain.
(S) Strenuous: 10 - 14 mi.; 2500' - 3500' gain. and/or 1000'-1400' gain per mile.
(VS) Very Strenuous: over 14 mi. and/or more than 3500' gain or >1400' gain per mile

The Pace of the trip is defined as:
(L pace) Leisurely pace: The slowest pace trips.
(S pace) Social pace: Less than 2 miles per hour. Suitable for conversation and observation.
(M pace) Moderate pace: Approximately 2 miles per hour.
(F pace) Fast pace: Greater than 2 miles per hour.

Northern Olympic Peninsula walks initially meet at the Park-n-Ride at the Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene, 22097 Viking Way NW, Poulsbo, WA. It is on Viking Way, north of Hwy 305, adjacent to the Washington State Patrol office (talk about secure parking!)
Southern Olympic Peninsula walks meet at the Bremerton National Airport.
Port Townsend members anticipate meeting at Fat Smitty's in Discovery Bay.
Kitsap recommends taking the Kingston Ferry when coming from the mainland.

Mileage
For driver/passenger planning purposes, the one way distance from Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene to: Heart of the Hills Ranger Station, Heather Park, and Lake Angles trailheads is 63 miles. Hurricane Ridge Parking Lot is 75 miles. Camp Handy Trailhead is 59 miles. Tubal Cain Trailhead is 61 miles. Silver Lakes Trailhead is 62 miles.

Any person who participates in a hike with the Kitsap Mountaineers is expected to assume and fulfill the following responsibilities. Required equipment: 10 essentials, adequate clothing and adequate foot wear. The hiker should:

1. Be adequately prepared for the hike or walk. This includes having the above required equipment that is appropriate for the weather and the location.
2. Be in physical condition adequate for the hike.
3. Be a responsible group member and abide by the decisions of the leader or consensus of the group.
4. Be a responsible carpooler by being prepared to pay 5-8 cents per mile to the driver.
5. Follow correct procedures for trip registration, canceling and wait-listing.
6. Have a signed waiver before proceeding on a hike or walk.