Escape the rain for desert terrain — Tibbetts Mountain! 🌵

This Saturday we're heading over Stevens Pass to the dry side for Tibbetts Mountain via Hay Canyon — a steep climb through golden hillside and desert sage, with panoramic views of the Wenatchee River and the southern Cascades. No shade, no rain, all sun — which is exactly the point after weeks of drizzle. 🥾
📍 Hike Details (from AllTrails)
Trail: Tibbetts Mountain via Hay Canyon
Distance: ~7 miles
Elevation Gain: ~2,946 ft
Route Type: Out & back
Estimated time: 5.5–6 hours of hiking (plus breaks)
Pass required: Northwest Forest Pass / America the Beautiful Pass

⚠️ Trail Notes:

No shade: The whole route is exposed. Bring more water than you think you need.
Loose & slippery: Mostly loose dirt, and the downhill is the sketchier part — poles strongly recommended.
Route-finding: The trail is easy to follow until the loop near the top, where it can disappear. Downloaded offline map is essential.
Wildlife: Stay alert — rattlesnakes are possible on this dry ridge, even in cooler months. Keep dogs close and watch where you step.
Crowds: Not crowded. Small lot.
Cell service: Spotty. Download your offline map before we leave!

🚗 Schedule & Meeting (Saturday)

6:30 AM – Meet at Green Lake Park & Ride (NE 65th St & I-5, Seattle)
6:45 AM – Carpool departs promptly
~7:25 AM – Pit stop at Safeway – 19651 US-2, Monroe, WA 98272 (bathrooms / snacks / coffee / supplies)
~9:30 AM – Arrive at trailhead (Wet Hay Road)
~9:45 AM – Start hiking 🥾
~3:30–4:00 PM – Back to cars
~6:00–7:00 PM – Estimated return to Green Lake P&R

🎒 What to Bring

✅ Hiking boots (sturdy, good traction for loose dirt)
✅ Trekking poles (strongly recommended for the slippery descent)
✅ 2–3+ liters of water — no water on trail, full sun
✅ Lunch + snacks
✅ Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses (zero shade)
✅ Light layers + wind layer (ridge can be breezy)
✅ Rain jacket (just in case)
✅ Offline map downloaded (route-finding near the loop)
✅ Northwest Forest Pass / America the Beautiful Pass
✅ Change of shoes/clothes
✅ Headlamp — sunset is early these days
✅ Stay alert for wildlife (rattlesnakes possible)
🐕 Dogs welcome (on leash!)

💰 Cost Sharing

$25 per person if we have 3 riders per car
$35 per person if we have 2 riders per car

Cash or Venmo.
⚠️ Disclaimer
This is a group-organized hike, NOT a guided tour. The host is not a professional guide, trip leader, or outdoor expert — just organizing fellow hikers and participating themselves. You are solely responsible for your own safety, preparedness, and well-being throughout the event. This is an exposed, loose-terrain route with no water — please only join if you're comfortable with a long day out in the sun.