Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 1 Hike - Indian Bar-Cowlitz Divide
CHS hike led at a CHS 1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph). The trail starts at Box Canyon and climbs an initial steep section to the Cowlitz Divide, along the Wonderland Trail through alpine meadows and some of the most beautiful scenery in Mount Rainier National Park.
Contacts
Julie Cauthorn
Primary Leader
- Sat, Sep 18, 2021
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Very Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 6.75 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,000 ft
- Pace: 1.5-2.0 mph
- 4 (9 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
8:00am at the trailhead at Box Canyon. Parking is limited. Toilet available. National Park Pass required. If interested, Ohanapecosh Campground is about 25 minutes away, and campsites are first come first serve after September 6.
Details provided by email to registered participants.
Route/Place
Indian Bar-Cowlitz Divide
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Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270 - 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)
Trip Reports