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Day Hike - Red Pass/Commonwealth Basin

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Day Hike - Red Pass/Commonwealth Basin

Hike up to Red pass, great color at the pass.

Contacts

Michael Mellors
Michael Mellors
Primary Leader
  • Strenuous
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 10.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,700 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 5,300 ft
  • Pace: 1.5 to 2.0 mph

We will meet at the trail head at 8:00 am.

This will be an easy pace hike up to Red Pass, The last mile up the trail will be the hardest of the whole hike, we will be hiking about 1200 feet elevation in the last mile. Steep Switchbacks. Great Views. The group will stick together, If you are looking for a quick hike, then this is not for you. Also know what speed you hike at, we will be hiking around 1 1/2 mph up hill and around 2 - 2 1/2 mph downhill.  

Route/Place

Red Pass/Commonwealth Basin


  • Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass Gateway No. 207S
    Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass No. 207
    USGS Snoqualmie Pass
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

  1. Navigation
  2. Sun protection
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination
  5. First aid supplies
  6. Fire
  7. Repair kit and tools, including knife
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter
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