Camp Muir day hike

Join Community Nature Station for a preservation-minded day hike to Camp Muir, a high-mountain route best approached with preparation, patience, and respect for changing conditions. Scheduled for the first weekend after Labor Day in hopes of clearer skies and fewer tourists, this outing is designed for experienced hikers ready for a strenuous day on trail and a strong team-focused group experience.

🌿 Trip at a Glance

Destination Camp Muir
Dates 10/03/2026
Event Time 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Start Eastgate Park and Ride, 14243 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue, wa, us
Adventure Type Hiking
Category Advanced Hiking
Distance 8 miles RT
Elevation Gain 4,640 ish ft
Highest Point 10080 ft
Difficulty Strenuous
Pace Moderate paced (2 miles per hour)
Time on Trail 7-8 hours with 1 hour break at the camp muir.
Attendance After fulfilling two vehicles, three to four passengers per vehicle (exclude those who meet us at the TH)
Cost No listed event fee
Coordination This meet up is weather dependant and cross posted.

⭐ Highlights

Experience Why It Matters
Camp Muir route A demanding high-elevation hike for experienced participants seeking a serious mountain day.
Post-summer timing Planned after Labor Day in hopes of a clearer day and fewer tourists.
Steady group pace The outing is set at a moderate paced (2 miles per hour) approach.
Extended mountain day Expect 7-8 hours on trail with 1 hour break at the camp muir.
Shared transportation Carpooling helps the group travel efficiently while reducing the number of vehicles.

🗺️ Adventure Plan

Meeting Eastgate Park and Ride at 6:00 AM
Travel Driver distance: about 150 mins one way
Trailhead 46.7860, -121.7350
Main Adventure Hike to Camp Muir
On-Trail Plan 8 miles RT, 4,640 ish ft of elevation gain, moderate paced (2 miles per hour)
Break 1 hour break at the camp muir
Finish Event window ends at 9:00 PM; return time cannot be guaranteed

🥾 Route Details

Distance 8 miles RT
Elevation Gain 4,640 ish ft
High Point 10080 ft
Estimated Time 7-8 hours with 1 hour break at the camp muir.
Pace Moderate paced (2 miles per hour)
Difficulty Strenuous
Challenges Variable conditions and temperatures; participants must bring microspikes/crompon equipment as required by the organizer.

🎒 What to Bring

Category Essentials
Core Gear 10 essentials
Hydration 3 liters of water
Clothing Waterproof clothing and equipment for variable conditions/temperatures
Food Lunch/snacks
Trail Gear Hiking poles
Protection Sun protection and bugs spray
Required Traction Microspikes/Crampon are must have
Courtesy Items An extra pair of shoes and plastic bags for muddy boots as a courtesy to the driver
After the Hike Change of clothes post-hike is recommended

Packing tip: Please pack so muddy gear can be separated easily for the carpool ride home.

⚠️ Difficulty, Safety & Expectations

This is a Strenuous advanced hiking event. Participants should be ready for a long day, significant elevation gain, variable mountain conditions, and shared responsibility within the group.

  • This meet up is weather dependant and cross posted.
  • Meeting time is strictly enforced. Please leave early to ensure you arrive before the specified meeting time.
  • Do not have any concrete plans for the evening of the hike as we cannot guarantee a particular return time due to the nature of these events.
  • This is a team-focused event; no-shows, last-minute cancellations, lousy attitude, and late, and no responses on meet-up messages will lead to not being invited to our future events.
  • Meet-up organizers/leaders are not guides. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions if going alone.
  • You are solely responsible for your safety and well-being.
  • Hiking and other outdoor activities can be dangerous and cause serious bodily injury and possibly death.
  • The organizers of this group and current and former members can’t be held responsible or liable in any way for the actions of any participant – including you – at any event.
  • All attendees participate in an event at their own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to their property and any injury to themselves or their guests.
  • By signing up for this event, you affirm that you understand this disclaimer and knowingly and voluntarily agree not to bring any claim arising out of or related to this Meetup event against the organizers of this Meetup group.

💰 Cost & Transportation

No listed event fee.

Carpool $40 per car (Cash/Venmo/Paypal/Zelle)
Driver Courtesy Please compensate your drive before leaving the P&R.
Driver Distance about 150 mins one way
Park Pass Requirement American the Beautiful

🚗 Meeting & Transportation Information

Organizer Ryan Zhang
Meeting Point Eastgate Park and Ride
Address 14243 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue, wa, us
Meeting Time 6:00 AM
Transportation Carpool available.
Trailhead 46.7860, -121.7350
Guest Policy Any additional guests must be disclosed when RSVPing. No guest can be the driver.

🔗 Useful References

📋 Registration / Reservations

Registration / Detailed Information:
https://www.meetup.com/seattleoutdooradventurers/events/316803424/

Questions:
Ryan Zhang

❤️ Why Join?

One day. One demanding mountain objective. A chance to move thoughtfully through a powerful alpine landscape with a prepared, respectful group that values community, accountability, and care for the experience we share.

  • Meetup place and time:

    Eastgate Park and Ride, 14243 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue — 6:30 AM

  • Permit/Pass : NA
  • Leader's notes:

    The wildfire/smoke and most importantly the pesky tourists are not really going away until the end of the summer. I aml moving this to the first weekend after the labor day so hopefuly we can get a clear day and much less tourists. https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/camp-muir This meet up is weather dependant and cross posted. SUMMARY * Distance: 8 miles RT * Elevation Gain: 4,640 ish ft * Highest Point: 10080 ft * Pace: Moderate paced (2 miles per hour) * Time on trail: 7-8 hours with 1 hour break at the camp muir. * Attendance: After fulfilling two vehicles, three to four passengers per vehicle (exclude those who meet us at the TH) TRAVEL * Carpool (Cash/Venmo/Paypal/Zelle): $40 per car. Please compensate your drive before leaving the P&R * Driver distance: about 150 mins one way * Park Pass Requirement (per vehicle): American the Beautiful * Trailhead: 46.7860, -121.7350 GEAR * 10 essentials including 3 liters of water, waterproof clothing, and equipment for variable conditions/temperatures, lunch/snacks, hiking poles & sun protection, bugs spray * Microspikes/Crampon are must have * Please bring an extra pair of shoes and plastic bags for muddy boots as a courtesy to the driver. Change of clothes post-hike is recommended. RESTRICTIONS * Any additional guests must be disclosed when RSVPing. No guest can be the driver. * Do not have any concrete plans for the evening of the hike as we cannot guarantee a particular return time due to the nature of these events. * Meeting time is strictly enforced. Please leave early to ensure you arrive before the specified meeting time. This is a team-focused event; no-shows, last-minute cancellations, lousy attitude, and late, and no responses on meet-up messages will lead to not being invited to our future events. DISCLAIMER * Meet-up organizers/leaders are not guides. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions if going alone. * You are solely responsible for your safety and well-being. By signing up for and attending this Meetup event, you acknowledge, understand, accept, and agree that hiking and other outdoor activities can be dangerous and cause serious bodily injury and possibly death. * The organizers of this group and current and former members can't be held responsible or liable in any way for the actions of any participant - including you - at any event. * All attendees participate in an event at their own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to their property and any injury to themselves or their guests. * By signing up for this event, you affirm that you understand this disclaimer and knowingly and voluntarily agree not to bring any claim arising out of or related to this Meetup event against the organizers of this Meetup group.

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Date
Oct 03 2026
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6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Organizer
Ryan Zhang
Location
Eastgate Park and Ride
14243 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue, wa, us

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