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CHS 1 Hike

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 1 Hike - Benchmark Mountain via West Cady Ridge

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

Contacts

Grace Ferrara
Grace Ferrara
Primary Leader
Diane Longmoor
Diane Longmoor
Co-Leader
  • Very Strenuous
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 14.4 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,700 ft
  • Pace: 1.5-2mph
  • 10 (10 capacity)
  • FULL (2 capacity)
  • Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM
  • Thu, Sep 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Route/Place

Benchmark Mountain via West Cady Ridge

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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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