CHS 1 Hike - Baker River & East Baker Lake

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 1 Hike - Baker River & East Baker Lake

This hike offers groves of old-growth giants, an imposing glacier-fed river, turquoise pools, and views to rugged summits including Mount Baker and Mount Shuksan. CHS hike led at a CHS1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph).

  • Easy/Moderate
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 5.2 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 300 ft

TBD

TBD

Route/Place

Baker River & East Baker 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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