Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 1 Hike - Iron Goat Trail: Martin Creek to Wellington
CHS1 paced hike along an old railroad bed with historic artifacts and peek-a-boo views of Stevens Pass.
Contacts
- Sun, Jun 29, 2025
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 12.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,000 ft
- FULL (8 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Wed, May 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
- Fri, Jun 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
We'll be starting from the top at the Wellington trailhead and hiking the railroad grade trail through and around the old snow tunnels used to protect trains as they crossed Stevens Pass in the winter. In 1910, the deadliest avalanche in US history occurred here during a winter storm that destroyed two trains stranded in the deepening snow. We will see wildflowers, luscious trees, and views of the surrounding mountains as we travel through history. While this will be a long day, we will have time to stop to read the information kiosks and photograph the beauty surrounding us. Please be prepared to spend the day on the trail (no late afternoon or early evening plans).
We will be meeting early as this will be a long day. More info to come.
Iron Goat Trail
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Green Trails Alpine Lakes West (Stevens Pass) No. 176S
Green Trails Stevens Pass No. 176 - 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)