Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 1 Hike - Big Creek Falls & Otter Falls

Early Bird CHS hike led at a CHS 1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph). Perfect for warmer days as the water and shade are welcome protectors from heat and sun.

Contacts

Courtenay Schurman

Primary Leader

Sat, Jun 14, 2025
Committee: Seattle Hiking Committee
Activity Type: Day Hiking
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Moderate
Leader Rating: Moderate
Mileage: 9.2 mi
Elevation Gain: 1,200 ft
High Point Elevation: 1,824 ft
Pace: 1.5-2 mph

Availability: FULL (6 capacity)
Instructor Availability: 1 (2 capacity)
Registration Open: Wed, May 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Registration Closed: Thu, Jun 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Leader's notes

Leader is a birding fan (hence the early start) and likes to include short sensory breaks on CHS-1 hikes to appreciate what's around us. Pace will be steady at 1.5-2 mph, with a clothing break around 15 minutes, a brief snack/photo/water break at the first bridge, and bio breaks as needed.

We'll hike all the way to Big Creek Falls first for photos, then climb the short hill to Otter Falls for an extended snack break before we return to the cars.

Please bring poles, gaiters, and rain gear so we're ready for anything.

Meeting place and time

Meet at 6:50 a.m. at the end of the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie road, ready for introductions and stretching at 7 a.m. and walking at 7:10 a.m. Carpooling info will be sent out in Hello Hiker email.

Route/Place

Taylor River

Recommended Maps & Charts:
Green Trails Mt Si No. 174
Green Trails Skykomish No. 175
Green Trails Middle Fork Snoqualmie No. 174SX
Trails Illustrated Alpine Lakes Wilderness
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