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CHS 1 Hike - Coal Creek Trail

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 1 Hike - Coal Creek Trail

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

Contacts

Elliott Krivenko
Elliott Krivenko
Primary Leader
  • Easy
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 500 ft
  • Pace: 1.5-2.0 mph

 Meet at Eastgate Park and Ride at 9:15 a.m. to consolidate cars and head to the Red Town Trailhead (where parking is limited). We will aim to be on the trail by 9:45 a.m.

If you are taking transit to the meeting point, Sound Transit route 554 will get you there from downtown Seattle.

We'll move at a light to moderate pace following the Coal Creek Trail. 

Required equipment: the Ten Essentials, including rain gear and extra layers in case the weather changes on us. You may wish to bring snacks or a warm beverage to enjoy. 

Route/Place

Coal Creek Natural Area

Roster
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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