Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 1 Hike - Alaska Lake
CHS hike led at a CHS 1 pace (1.7-2.0 mph). Tuesdays with Court continues with this early morning start to beat the heat and rush hour crowds both directions. Bonus: Swim time!
Contacts
- Tue, Aug 11, 2026
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- All Who Qualify, Adults
- moderate/strenuous
- Moderate
- Mileage: 14.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,024 ft
- Pace: 1.7-2 mph
- 7 (7 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- Wed, Jul 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM
- Sun, Aug 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
Leader is a birder, photographer, and lake lover who does not tolerate heat well, hence the choice of a lovely shaded trail with a very early start. You'll thank me once you start. EXPLORATORY TRIP (leader has done Alaska Lake from Kendall Katwalk).
Moving pace will average 1.7-2 mph with a swim/lunch break at Alaska Lake for 25-30 minutes. Expect 5-8 minutes on the hour for bio, snack, photo breaks but otherwise we'll keep moving at a conversational pace. Only high winds or smoky conditions will cancel.
Tuesdays with Court early morning adventure. Meet at the TH booted and ready for introductions at 6 a.m. (yes, dawn) so we can be hiking by 6:15 AM. Early start is to beat the heat and worst of the rush hour traffic going through downtown Seattle. Carpooling will be forthcoming in Hello Hiker email.
Gold Creek Basin
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Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass Gateway No. 207S
Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass No. 207
USGS Chikamin Peak
USGS Snoqualmie Pass - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
Ten Essential Systems
- Navigation (map & compass)
- Sun protection (sunglasses & sunscreen)
- Insulation (extra clothing)
- Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
- First-aid supplies
- Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candle)
- Repair kit and tools
- Nutrition (extra food)
- Hydration (extra water) at least 3 liters (2+ filter if necessary)
- Emergency shelter (tent/plastic tube tent/garbage bag)
- Bug spray/netting