Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 1 Hike - Cherry Creek Falls
CHS hike led at a CHS 1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph)
Contacts
- Fri, Apr 17, 2026
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- All Who Qualify, Adults
- Easy
- Moderate
- Mileage: 5.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 450 ft
- Pace: 2.0
- 8 (8 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- Wed, Mar 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM
- Wed, Apr 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Join me on a morning hike to stunning Cherry Creek Falls in Duvall, Wa.
Challenges: parking is roadside and can get busy on weekends - there is not a parking lot, the trail is muddy in places and there is a creek crossing so expect to have wet boots. Poles are highly recommended.
Carpooling is encouraged from McCormick Park in Duvall where restrooms are available. Facilities • McCormick Park
Our goal for this morning hike will be to enjoy the outdoors and possibly see some spring wildflowers. We will take a 10–15-minute break at the falls for a snack before heading back to the cars.
Additional hike info can be found here: Cherry Creek Falls — Washington Trails Association
Weather forecast: 7-Day Forecast 47.74N 121.98WArrive by 7:45am to begin hike at 8:00am at the trailhead. No permit is needed and bathrooms are NOT available at the trailhead.
We will aim to hike around 1.8-2mph except at the Creek Crossings and travel loosely as a group.
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)