Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 1 Hike - Granite Mountain
Participants must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19. CHS hike lead at CHS1 pace (1.5-2.0mph) With clear skies, we should see Mt Rainier, Kaleetan Peak, the Tooth and more!
- Fri, Jul 16, 2021
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 8.6 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,800 ft
- High Point Elevation: 5,629 ft
- Pace: 1.5-2.0 mph
- 3 (8 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at the trailhead, geared up and ready to start hiking, at 8:30am. Meeting location: Granite Mt. Trailhead, near Exit 47, I-90.
CHS hike led at a CHS 1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph). At 3,800ft of elevation gain, it is above the ascent range for July (1,500 - 2,500ft) and at 8.6 miles, it is below the range for distance (10-12 miles RT). This translates to nearly 1,000ft of ascent per mile.
As of June 19th, there is still a lot of snow near the summit. We'll monitor conditions and make necessary adjustments. Please be prepared to carry micro spikes and poles. Gaiters may also be useful. If we determine there is too much snow, close to the date of hike, we may substitute for the Pratt Lake hike (11 miles and 2300ft of elev. gain). Both Granite Mt and Pratt Lake share the same trailhead.
Please note that all participants must be fully vaccinated and agree to the Mountaineers Code of Conduct, which may be found here: https://www.mountaineers.org/volunteer/leader-resources/covid-19-resources/covid-19-code-of-conduct/
Granite Mountain Trail
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Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass Gateway No. 207S
USGS Snoqualmie Pass - See full route/place details.
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)