52 Hike Challenge Washington Chapter: Snowshoe Hike to Franklin Falls

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52 Hike Challenge - Washington Chapter

Snowshoe Hike to Franklin Falls that's 6.5 miles roundtrip with 700 elevation gain and is considered a moderate hike.

Join us on Wednesday, February 21 for a 52 Hike Challenge to Franklin Falls. We hope we will be snowshoeing but we may be okay with microspikes or an alterative traction device for your boots. Pray for snow! Refer to the avalanche notation below! Limited to 10 people.This is a popular trail off I-90 which changes quite a bit during the winter months due to road closures, adding several miles to the trip. According to WTA, it’s a 6.5 mile roundtrip with 700 elevation gain and is considered a moderate hike.There is considerable avalanche danger at the falls, thus, we will be checking conditions for this hike especially if we choose to enter the waterfall basin, which sits at the bottom of a steep avalanche chute. If there is avalanche dangers forecasted for the day of the hike, we will pick an alterative hike. Please check your emails the night before!Directions &amp; Parking:To access the falls during the winter you will need to start from the <a href="https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/asahel-curtis-sno-park" title="https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/asahel-curtis-sno-park" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Asahel Curtis Sno-Park</a> just off exit 47 (Sno-Park Pass required) and walk about 2.75 miles in along the road to reach the Franklin Falls Trailhead, and then continue on the trail from there.Essentials:Please bring your 10 Essentials including layers, water, food and your snowshoes and or microspikes as well as hiking poles.Waiver:Everyone participating must sign and return our liability waiver which can be e-signed here at <a href="https://app.waiverforever.com" title="https://app.waiverforever.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://app.waiverforever.com/pending/r5MfcL8UXT1457541699</a>.Looking forward to seeing you! Please contact LoriSussman@comcast.net with any questions.Happy Hiking!Lori Sussman (hike lead)

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52 Hike Challenge Washington Chapter: Snowshoe Hike to Franklin Falls

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