National Specialty Pack Hikes
October 4 - October 5
| Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club | |
| Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America | |
| Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike | |
| Sunday, October 4, 2026 and Monday, October 5, 2026 | |
| Event Name | |
| 2026 GSMD National Specialty Back-to-Back Pack Hikes | |
| Hike Location/Address/Directions/ |
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| Location: Eagle Island State Park Address: 165 S Eagle Island Parkway, Eagle, ID 83616 Directions: We will meet in the Equestrian Parking Lot off W Hatchery Road. GPS coordinates (43.68837, -116.38740) Map: https://www.google.com/maps/ |
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| Check-in time for event | |
| 09:00 am | |
| Brief Trail Description | |
| Eagle Island State Park Loop – This unpaved loop trail encircles much of the park, providing a comprehensive view of the natural beauty and diverse landscapes within the park. The loop is approximately 4.7 miles, we will make two loops of the park, modifying the second loop to minimize mileage and hit the required 8 miles. Elevation gain throughout one loop is approximately 26 feet, making this a generally easy trail. | |
| Hike Coordinator Name | |
| Angie Luengen | |
| Hike Coordinator Phone | |
| (425) 785-7227 | |
| Hike Coordinator Email | |
| raluengen@gmail.com | |
| Event fee | |
| $30 | |
| Net revenues will go to: | |
| 2026 GSMD National Specialty | |
| Type of Hike | |
| 10 Mile option to be offered for 8 mile Day Hike (Hike Coordinator must hike the additional 2 miles with hikers on this day) | |
| Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application) | |
| WestVet Boise 24/7 Animal Emergency & Specialty Clinic 5024 W Chinden Blvd, Garden City, ID 83714 |
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| Closest Hospital or Emergency Service | |
| Saint Alphonsus Emergency – Eagle 323 E Riverside Dr, Eagle, ID 83616 |
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| Will First Aid kit be available on the hike? | |
| Yes | |
| How will hike mileage be verified? | |
| GPS | |
| Will scale be available at start of hike for weighing dogs? | |
| Yes |