Coming Back Up North!

5.6k · January 20, 2005

It doesn't affect the planned trip, but be aware there is proposed develoment at the Serria Ct TH. We say the sign a couple of weeks ago when we did the Lookout cache.

Just for info: The Serria Ct trail is fairly steep until the juction with the C5 (near the words 'Issaquah Junction' on Jon's map). From there to a way past Tie Mill it's flat. Everywhere else you're going downhill (only some of them are in the wrong direction ).

9.5k · January 20, 2005

Watch out for those cave-ins!

January 20, 2005

Wish I could go with ya'll- I don't get to do many hike-in caches. But I don't think having a 4yr old along would be very helpful . Hopefully there'll be some weekend group hike-cache opportunities sometime!

4.2k · January 20, 2005

Watch out for those cave-ins!

Umm....can I get dibs for walking in the MIDDLE of the group?

5.6k · January 21, 2005

Watch out for those cave-ins!

Umm....can I get dibs for walking in the MIDDLE of the group?

Sure, the ground should be stable for the first couple of people - but then watch out!

4.2k · January 21, 2005

So it sounds like the meeting place is somewhere on SE 122? Is that the consensus?

What time are we thinking about?

5.6k · January 21, 2005

So it sounds like the meeting place is somewhere on SE 122? Is that the consensus?

What time are we thinking about?

Well, sunrise is about 7:40am & sunset is about 5pm ...

January 21, 2005

Cough Cough

Boy I think I feel a bad cold coming on or maybe it's the flu, could be something even worse.

Dear Dr. Cacher,

I have been feeling quite ill lately and need to set up an appointment to see you on Thursday, January 27th.

Please inform me as to the location of your new office and a time to be there.

LandRoverII

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e-mail to work

Dear Boss,

I will not be in today. As you know I have been feeling quite ill lately. I have set up an appointment with a group of specialist today. Given that these specialists are some of the finest in their field I am confident that they will be able to lead me down the right path to recovery so that I will be back in the office tomorrow.

(edit spelling error)

Edited January 21, 2005 by LandRoverII

2.8k · January 21, 2005

Cough Cough
Boy I think I feel a bad cold coming on or maybe it's the flu, could be something even worse.

Dear Dr. Cacher,

I have been feeling quite ill lately and need to set up an appointment to see you on Thursday, January 27th.

Please inform me as to the location of your new office and a time to be there.

LandRoverII

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e-mail to work

Dear Boss,

I will not be in today. As you know I have been feeling quite ill lately. I have set up an appointment with a group of specialist today. Given that these specialists are some of the finest in their filed I am confident that they will be able to lead me down the right path to recovery so that I will be back in the office tomorrow.

I am sure you'll be feeling much better in the next 24-36 hours!

7.4k · January 21, 2005

So it sounds like the meeting place is somewhere on SE 122? Is that the consensus?

I was thinking that Sierra Ct. would be the best starting point. What do others think?

7.4k · January 21, 2005

I just got word from lahontan that he will be placing a new cache up on the mountain before our scheduled hike. We may want to wait and see where that one is located before making a final decision on our starting point!

4.2k · January 22, 2005

Ahh, I love the smell of fresh tupperware in the morning. :laughing:

January 22, 2005

Okay Moun10Bike knows of my interest so I'll join the discussion. First, check the equation used to get coordinates for Native Plant Pop Quiz; they were adjusted today. Somewhere along the line adjustments were made that didn't carry through. Thanks for the clarification lahontan. Second we have some time so let's see what the new multi looks like before establishing a starting location. I sure hope my work situation allows me to join the group.

Edited January 22, 2005 by runhills

3.7k · January 22, 2005

I'm a go for this trek. I submitted my mental illness request for Thursday. :laughing:

So, who all's going? Any other gals along?

January 22, 2005

I would love to, but I have my 4 yr old with me, so unless I can find someone to watch her, I can't go. Not likely, but I am trying.

4.2k · January 23, 2005

I would love to, but I have my 4 yr old with me, so unless I can find someone to watch her, I can't go. Not likely, but I am trying.

What? No Kelty-pack to carry the little one?

January 24, 2005

She doesn't like to be confined- she's a bit of a free spirit My husband's checking his schedule to see if he can watch her after preschool.

January 24, 2005

Adding two gals for the hike, Lucy and Pepper.

Do we have a starting time yet?

4.2k · January 24, 2005

I think we were waiting for Lahontan's new multi to come up befroe comitting to a time/starting place.

Standing by....

7.4k · January 24, 2005

Nothing has come through the approval queue yet from lahontan, so I think we should make plans expecting that it won't be ready in time for us. I would still vote for starting from Sierra CT SW - we start high that way and have an easy bail-out at just about any time. I would suggest heading first for Squak Mtn Lookout, then circling around and picking up the others in more-or-less counter-clockwise order.

Plus, lahontan shared with me that his multi will likely start at the Mountainside Trailhead that is just below the Sierra Ct. Trailhead, so it would be easy to adjust if it does get submitted.

3.7k · January 24, 2005

Nothing has come through the approval queue yet from lahontan, so I think we should make plans expecting that it won't be ready in time for us. I would still vote for starting from Sierra CT SW - we start high that way and have an easy bail-out at just about any time. I would suggest heading first for Squak Mtn Lookout, then circling around and picking up the others in more-or-less counter-clockwise order.

Plus, lahontan shared with me that his multi will likely start at the Mountainside Trailhead that is just below the Sierra Ct. Trailhead, so it would be easy to adjust if it does get submitted.

Works for me. Just need a time - let's work backward....

- Kealia, what time do you want to be back at your car to go to the airport?

- Jon (or someone else), how long do think it will take us to do the 4-cache loop (with a few rest stops :sad: ) ?

I'd just as soon not have to get up tooooo early if I don't have to, not a morning person here, but I know Kealia has a plane to catch.

January 24, 2005

I've maybe almost got something worked out so i could go. When where will we meet? And most important, what time will we be back at the car? I am trying to work around my husband's meetings.

7.4k · January 25, 2005

Jon (or someone else), how long do think it will take us to do the 4-cache loop (with a few rest stops ) ?

Going off rough estimates from my map, this is what I am envisioning as the route along with associated mileage:

LEG                                                                     LEG DISTANCE/TOTAL DISTANCE
===                                                                     ===========================
Sierra Ct. -> N1             -> Perimeter Loop -> GCHQC2                   1.4 miles/1.4 miles
GCHQC2     -> Perimeter Loop -> W3             -> C2         -> GCC3B0     0.9 miles/2.3 miles
GCC3B0     -> C2             -> C1             -> C4         -> GC4B3      1.2 miles/3.5 miles
GC4B3      -> S3             -> C5             -> GCJGMK                   0.9 miles/4.4 miles
GCJGMK     -> C5             -> N1             -> Sierra Ct.               2.0 miles/6.4 miles

Editing to add a link to the map for reference.

This route front loads most of the serious climbing. If we decide that there is just too much climbing at the start, we could make the decision to do the caches in reverse order split up some of the elevation gain.

If we expect to travel at an overall rate of 2 miles per hour, that would put us at around 3-1/4 hours. Of course, I imagine it will take us longer than that. I would say at least 4 hours and more likely at least 5.

Edited January 25, 2005 by Moun10Bike

4.2k · January 25, 2005

I need to be back at the airport at 4:00 for my flight, and from what I've been through traffic-wise at off-hours from Bellevue, I'm assuming I need a solid hour to get there from where we are, right?

That being said, I have no problem with the hike as proposed by Moun10Bike - just gimmie the coords to the trailhead and/or easy directions to get there since I don't know the roads.

How does a 9:00 start to the hike sound? if it does in fact take 5 hours, that would put us done at 2:00 and give me some cushion (assuming we take breaks, pics, etc.).

FYI - I tend to hike faster when on my own (between 3-4 mph) so I won't be slowing things down - no problems if there are others who don't keep that pace.

Sounds like fun guys.

7.4k · January 25, 2005

That being said, I have no problem with the hike as proposed by Moun10Bike - just gimmie the coords to the trailhead and/or easy directions to get there since I don't know the roads.

You can download the waypoints for the area, minus the cache locations, in your chosen format from my map page. The Sierra Ct. trailhead location is the waypoint named "SIERRA CT" and is located at N47 30.997 W122 03.477. One issue: I mapped the waypoints based on the aerial photos, and I see that the waypoint for Sierra Court is positioned a bit northwest of where the end of Sierra Ct. shows on Garmin's MapSource maps. So, if autorouting, you may get some funky results at the end.

Directions:

Take Exit 17 off of I-90 and turn south on Front Street

At 0.6 miles, turn right on W Sunset Way

Drive 1.3 miles and turn left on Mountainside Dr. SW

Turn right onto Squak Mountain Loop SW 0.7 miles later

Drive 0.3 mile and turn right onto Sierra Ct. SW. Trailhead is at end of street.

1.5k · January 25, 2005

We parked there on Saturday, using the coordinates suggested on Squak Mtn Lookout N47° 30.992 W122° 03.486 Garmin's autorouting took us right to it.

4.2k · January 25, 2005

Auto-routing?? What fun is that? Usually I just drive in circles with the darn thing in the window......

Thanks!

January 25, 2005

Anyone else coming from the south end? I will be coming from Federal Way and the way traffic sucks that time of the morning I would love to be able to utilize the HOV lane.

2.7k · January 25, 2005

Auto-routing?? What fun is that? Usually I just drive in circles with the darn thing in the window......

Thanks!

LOL....LOL This oldtimer just follows the darn arrow and plays a hunch or two. Sometimes it's right , sometimes it's wrong. So yeah I've done my share of driving around. I rarely use the map screen, excpet for cases when water is involved. which side fo the river????

Edited January 25, 2005 by evergreenhiker!

1.5k · January 25, 2005

Auto-routing?? What fun is that? Usually I just drive in circles with the darn thing in the window......

Thanks!

Yeah well, at least I can always find my way back home now!

7.4k · January 25, 2005

Do we have a time picked yet? Someone mentioned 9:00, but I wouldn't mind a little earlier...

4.2k · January 25, 2005

I threw out 9:00 but am game for earlier.

8:00 start time?

What's the forecast? Rain or rain?

Seriously, trying to figure out what type of clothing to bring.....

2.5k · January 25, 2005

I'm still trying to decide if my cold is over and I can go on this. I may not make a decision until Thursday morning.

The forecast I saw this morning calls for cloudy all week, but no precip. Highs in the mid 50's with lows in the 40's.

What happened to a Wednesday night get together for a brew?

Edit to note that hydnseek mentioned a desire for a later start time, as do I. I am not a morning person and prefer a slow start to the day.

Edited January 25, 2005 by WeightMan

4.2k · January 25, 2005

aaah yes. I am still open for a Wed night drink or two for 'carbo-loading' purposes.

January 25, 2005

I vote for early like 8:00 AM. The last thing I would want is for anybody to feel pressured into a pace that is to fast for their comfort. Surely most working stiffs are functionable by 8:00 AM and for those that don't have to work.....well maybe someday I'll join your ranks. :rolleyes:

3.7k · January 25, 2005

I vote for early like 8:00 AM. The last thing I would want is for anybody to feel pressured into a pace that is to fast for their comfort. Surely most working stiffs are functionable by 8:00 AM and for those that don't have to work.....well maybe someday I'll join your ranks.

Well, I'm a working stiff and I don't normally get up till 8:00, get to work at 9:00. So I'd prefer a 9 am start, so as not to get up so much earlier than I do for work. I am also not very coherent that time of day. <_< But whatever the majority decides, I'll try to make work.

January 25, 2005

I normally get up a 0500 to be at work by 0630. So no matter whether it be 0800 or 0900 I will get to sleep in a little. But I will probably need a little extra sleep since I will be sick that day. :rolleyes:

7.4k · January 25, 2005

If anyone is keeping track, I vote for the 8:00 AM starting time! :rolleyes:

4.2k · January 26, 2005

FYI - I'll be checking this later tonight for details and then won't be back online until tomorrow evening (5 - 6 PM).

I'll check then for anything about meeting for a drink on Wed night as well as the final agreed upon strating time.

My vote would also be for 8:00 so as to not feel rushed and push anybody to hike faster than they are comfortable moving.

I'm going to PM Moun10bike my cell phone in case anybody needs to reach me for last minute changes, etc.

See ya soon.

3.7k · January 26, 2005

Sounds like 8:00 am it is, at the Sierra Ct entrance. See y'all there! I'll be the incoherent one. :lol:

3.7k · January 26, 2005

Forgot to add.....we are going for these 4 caches, correct?

Tie Mill by don & Lynda (GC4B3)

Bullitt Fireplace Cache by Too Cool & Susan too (GCC3B0)

Squak Mtn Lookout by Mierissa (GCHQC2)

Native Plant Pop Quiz by lahontan (GCJGMK) – solve puzzle beforehand!

Are there any others that folks are planning to tackle, perhaps afterward? Want to come prepared...

hydnsek

January 26, 2005

Are there any others that folks are planning to tackle, perhaps afterward? Want to come prepared...

If there is time I would love to do Bus Line Stop and Osprey View. The bus just sounds so cool and since Osprey View is so close why not.

January 26, 2005

Ooh yippee! I can come! Thanks to my wonderful husband, I can cover the time between Thing 2 getting out of preschool and the end of the hike. So if no one minds, I'd love to come along for some caching fun! Hope the weather stays nice!

Hydnsek- you've got my cell #, and I think I have either your cell or your home #, not sure which... Just in case.

Edited January 26, 2005 by LittleBlue

January 26, 2005

If there is time I would love to do Bus Line Stop and Osprey View. The bus just sounds so cool and since Osprey View is so close why not.

We were going to hide a cache at the bus- we hike Tradition Lake with the girls a lot and it's always been one of our favorite spots to show visitors. Such a funny site!

3.7k · January 26, 2005

Are there any others that folks are planning to tackle, perhaps afterward? Want to come prepared...

If there is time I would love to do Bus Line Stop and Osprey View. The bus just sounds so cool and since Osprey View is so close why not.

I did both of those at New Year's with cache ahead and masterpuzzler - they are a nice hike. There 2-3 more in that same park area you should get if you're going - one's a puzzle cache.

3.7k · January 26, 2005

Hydnsek- you've got my cell #, and I think I have either your cell or your home #, not sure which... Just in case.

yup, i do. you've got my cell, if it ends -2224.

oh, some other caches in the Cougar Mtn area i haven't done, in case anyone's game:

The One Less Traveled by lahontan (GCK39Z)

SG #55 - View Point - WOW! by Pepper (GCKZK3)

SG #56 - Why Pepper? why... by Team SuperGenius (GCKZR8)

High Lakemont by UWdawg (GCE12E)

Fantasy Adventure by TeachingJohnny (GCF51D)

I think I've done all the others up there, but new ones keep popping up, so ya never know. I haven't done the new ones going up Tiger to Poo Poo Pt from the west [at least, I think that's where they are, haven't looked closely].

However, I imagine we'll all be pretty tired after Squak....perhaps a pub is a better chaser.

5.6k · January 26, 2005

I'm debating whether to join the fun. I've done the four on Squak and I'm working on the other caches in Issaquah (just 'collected' a few, but have more to do), so I don't know what I should do...

7.4k · January 26, 2005

Okay, it looks like we have a plan: 8:00 AM at the Sierra Ct. Trailhead tomorrow morning.

Should we get a head count? I think these people have spoken up as coming or wanting to come:

Kealia

hydnsek

LittleBlue

runhills

LandRoverII

Lucy

Pepper

* Weightman

* Jester

* Moun10Bike

(* indicates possible attendance)

Did I miss anyone?

January 26, 2005

I would like to bring Chester assuming nobody has any strong objections?

January 26, 2005

You can add me to the list too, provided it's not pouring rain. Sounds like a fun outing and I haven't done those caches yet.

Coming Back Up North!

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