Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 1 Hike - Ancient Lake
Travel through desert, past basalt walls, and around the lakes, at the end of which is a waterfall, a rare feature in a desert. Enjoy wildflowers and interesting geology just to the east of the Columbia River near Vantage along the way. CHS hike led at a CHS 1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph)
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.
Contacts
- Sat, Apr 30, 2022
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- *Varies*
- Moderate
- Mileage: 6.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 700 ft
- 2 (8 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We'll meet at the Tibbetts Valley Skatepark Parking lot at 7:30; condense down to as few cars as reasonable and drive 2.5hrs to the Ancient Lakes Lower Trailhead west of Quincy. We should be back in Issaquah before 6:00pm; unless we stop to eat.
It's a long drive, about 154 miles, but worth the effort. Please be prepared to reimburse your driver at $0.10 - $0.15 per rider per mile, $15.40 - $23.10. Carpooling etiquette can be found here.
More information will be provided via a "Hello Hiker" email to be sent about 5 days before to the hike. If you require information prior the the email feel free to contact the hike leaders.
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)
- Emergency shelter (tent/plastic tube tent/garbage bag)