CHS 1 Hike - Cranberry Lake

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 1 Hike - Cranberry Lake

CHS hike led at a CHS 1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph) around Little Cranberry Lake and adjactent forest

  • Easy/Moderate
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 700 ft
  • Pace: 1.5-2.0 mph

There still might be some lingering muddy spots, so gaiters might be appreciated. Trail is best described as rolling with two short gains of 200-300 feet near the beginning and end.

Many places in Anacortes to grab a post hike meal or explore the tulip fields in the Skagit valley.

Meet at 8am at 37th and "A" Avenue in Anacortes. No toilets at trailhead.

Route/Place

Washington Park, Little Cranberry Lake & Big Beaver Pond


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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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