CHS 1 Hike

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 1 Hike - Ancient Lake

CHS hike led at a CHS 1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph)

  • Easy/Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.3 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 800 ft

We will leave the Issaquah Tibbets Park parking lot at 7:30. This parking lot is across from the Issaquah Transit Station. Carpools will form up at the meeting place. Drive time to Ancient Lakes from Issaquah is about 2.5 hrs.  Detailed information will be provided via "Hello Hiker" email provide to registered  participant a couple of days before the hike.

The Ancient Lakes is located by the Gorge Amphitheater and Quincy. We're going here to escape the rain. However, there is always a chance of rain and it is often cool and windy. Links to weather and maps will be provide vi the "Hello Hiker" email. 

Due to the drive, this is a full day activity. Do not make any evening plans as we don't really know what are return time will be. 

Here's a link to the WTA description of the hike.  

Route/Place

Ancient Lake


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Ten Essential Systems

  1. Navigation (map & compass)
  2. Sun protection (sunglasses & sunscreen)
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
  5. First-aid supplies
  6. Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candle)
  7. Repair kit and tools
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter (tent/plastic tube tent/garbage bag)
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