Washington Trails Association says the ascent of West Tiger 3 is 2,100 feet. In that case, I am within 32 feet of my second Rainier. However, it also lists the hike as being 5 miles round trip, whereas the trailhead claims it is 3 miles. Whatever the case, I reachedthe posted 2.2 mile marker at an hour and 20 minutes, yielding a speed of 1.6 mph. I was at the top at 9:39 a.m., having left the parking lot at 7.52, so this is as good a time as I've ever made.
I woke early, couldn't get back to sleep, so I headed out earlier than usual. I headed down at 9:45 a.m. from the summit and reached the car at 11 a.m.
Events along the way: I heard woodpeckers twice, once quite close. I didn't see the birds, however.
Statistics for the day:
Distance: 5 miles
Conditions: Cool, clear skies, chill and misty at elevation
Load: 15 pounds
Elevation gain: 2,100 feet
Statistics, year to date:
Distance: 95.1 miles
Elevation Gain: 28,790 feet, 32 feet short of my second Rainier.
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