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Fuji Mountain

  • Start date: 09/12/2023

  • Start time: 12:00 AM

  • End date: 09/12/2023

  • End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

We begin our hike off of the Waldo Lake Rd. ascending 3 miles to Birthday Lake for a snack and water break. From Birthday Lake we continue 3 miles upwards to Fuji Mt to take in views of Waldo Lake and the surrounding Cascade mountains. The hike will be especially interesting because we will be able to see the results of last falls Cedar Creek fire that burned to the Waldo Shoreline. On the return trip a stop at Verde Lake will provide a drink and rest stop. If weather is poor and visibility minimal there is an option of not climbing Fuji but instead we can follow the South Waldo trail to Upper Island lake for lunch and continue south to the Mt Ray Trail and back on the Gold Lake Trail. The distance for this alternative is 11 miles. The trip is listed as difficult due to the mileage and elevation gain. However, the pace will be relaxed and moderate with stops. For those able to go the distance but do not want to do a fast paced hike, this hike is for you.

  • Event Leader: Wilken Lyndell

  • Assistant Leader:

  • Event category: Trips

  • Area Type: Mountain

  • Departure Location: Amazon Park, 28th & Hilyard entrance parking lot

  • Rating: Difficult

  • Roundtrip total drive miles: 140

  • Season: 2023

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: 10 essentials, rain gear, extra clothing, good hiking shoes/boots, lunch/snacks, water, personal first aid kit.

  • participant prerequisites:

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 12

  • Member Fees: —

  • Elevation Gain: 2200

  • Non-Member Fees: 5

  • Committee: Trips

  • Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

Five Obsidian's enjoyed a perfect weather day for a hike to the top of Fuji Mt. A stop at Birthday lake for a snack on the way gave everyone a rest before the uphill trek. Signs of last years Cedar Creek fire began to appear a mile from the top. The fire had stopped right at the trail. One could see the expanse of the burned area in all directions as we summited. The blue water of Waldo Lake and the views of the surrounding Cascade peaks were still as beautiful as ever. A combination of destruction and beauty.

Members & Guests signed-up & waitlisted

  • Number of spots on trip: 12
  • Number of spots available: 1
No. Status Full name Phone Transportation Needed? Trip Fee # Can Take?
1 Signed-Up Wilken, Lyndell 541-343-3080 N —
2 Signed-Up Meacham, Lynn 541-214-8827 N —
3 Signed-Up Cooper, David 541-868-5427 N —
4 Signed-Up Sigrist, Sandra 916-612-5517 N —
5 Signed-Up Myers, Michael 541-579-4733 N —
6 Signed-Up Hegg, John 541-313-6914 N —
7 Signed-Up Carpenter, Kathie 541-505-2370 N —
8 Signed-Up Krentz, Holger 541-868-7792 N —
9 Signed-Up Leng, Jane 541-232-3239 N —
10 Signed-Up Shipley, Riccie 541-972-2225 N 5
11 Signed-Up Young, Tommy 941-780-4156 N —