Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 1 Hike - Esmeralda Basin–Gallagher Head Lake Loop
CHS hike led at a CHS 1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph)
- Sat, Aug 29, 2026
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults, All Who Qualify
- *Varies*, Easy/Moderate, Very Strenuous, Strenuous 2, Technical 3, Winter Scramble
- Challenging
- Mileage: 12.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,500 ft
- Pace: 1.5-2mph
- 8 (8 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Wed, Jul 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM
- Thu, Aug 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
TBD
Route/Place
DeRoux Creek
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Green Trails Alpine Lakes East (Stuart Range) No. 208SX
Green Trails Mt Stuart No. 209
USGS Mount Stuart - See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment
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)
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