Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 1 Hike - Lower Tuscohatchie Lake
Due to a high water at Denny Creek as well as a troublesome snow field crossing, this hike has been changed. The Denny Creek TH to Lake Melakwa segment has been deleted. This is now an "in and out" hike) from the Pratt/Granite TH trailheads to Lower Tuscohatchie Lake. We'll pass by three Snoqualmie-area lakes; Lower Tuscohatchie, Pratt, and Olallie. CHS 1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph).
Contacts
- Sun, Jul 1, 2018
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 13.8 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,150 ft
- Pace: 1.5-2.0 mph
- FULL (11 capacity)
- Wed, Jun 20, 2018 at 9:00 AM
- Fri, Jun 29, 2018 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
WTA trip reports mention a few blowdowns, few snow patches and bugs.
Hike description and trip reports: Lower Tuscohatchie and Pratt Lake Basin
No special technical skills or equipment required. Rain gear and insect repellant recommended.
We'll leave from the Issaquah Transit Center parking garage at 7:00am (1464 Newport Way NW, Issaquah, WA 98027, 1st Floor, SE corner) and drive to the Pratt/Granite trailhead off I-90 Exit 47.
Pratt Lake Trail
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Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass Gateway No. 207S
USGS Bandera
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)