Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 1 Hike - Dewey Lake

CHS hike led at a CHS 1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph) Lake Bagging: Tipsoo, Dewey & Sheep Lakes. This is a custom route links together three alpine lakes in one outing, combining sections of the Pacific Crest Trail with local connector trails.

Contacts

Renee Larkin

Primary Leader

Sat, Jul 25, 2026
Committee: Seattle Hiking Committee
Activity Type: Day Hiking
Audience: All Who Qualify, Adults

Difficulty: Moderate
Leader Rating: Moderate
Mileage: 10.0 mi
Elevation Gain: 1,800 ft

Availability: 8 (8 capacity)
Instructor Availability: 1 (2 capacity)
Registration Open: Wed, Jun 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Registration Closed: Thu, Jul 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Leader's notes

This is a custom route combining multiple trails. Participants should be comfortable with moderate distance and flexible pacing.

Meeting place and time

Meeting Time: 7:30am
Arrival Time: 7:15am
Meeting Location: Naches Peak Loop Trailhead

National Park fee required
This is a very popular area—parking fills early
Navigation awareness required (this is a custom route)
https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=16.8/-121.5161/46.8674&pubLink=HBX8zVuBxMeuyZS8iWkqIrxp&routeId=ae492908-4133-4e68-beb7-16347bd568f5
Weather can change quickly at elevation (~5,000+ ft)
Expect crowds near Tipsoo, fewer people deeper into the route

Route/Place

Dewey Lake, Naches Peak Loop & Pacific Crest Trail

Recommended Maps & Charts:
Green Trails Bumping Lake No. 271
Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
See full route/place details.