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CHS 1 Hike

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 1 Hike - Cougar Mountain: Jim Whittaker Wilderness Peak Trailhead

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

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Todd Cleland
Todd Cleland
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 8.2 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,400 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 1,610 ft
  • 2 (8 capacity)
  • 1 (2 capacity)
  • Wed, May 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
  • Tue, Jun 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Parking lot is on the small side.  You might consider carpooling from the Issaquah Park & Ride, which is on the way.  We will climb to the top of Cougar Mt. and then make a loop exploring the SE corner of Cougar Mountain Park.

Meet at 8am at Jim Whittaker Wilderness Peak TH near Issaquah; we'll start hiking by 8:15am.  

Route/Place

Cougar Mountain: Jim Whittaker Wilderness Peak Trailhead

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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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