
Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 1 Hike - Lower Wildcat Lake
CHS Graduation hike led at a CHS 1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph). Lower Wildcat Lake via Snow and Gem Lakes.
- Sat, Sep 13, 2025
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Strenuous
- Moderate
- Mileage: 16.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,300 ft
- 8 (8 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Graduation hike. Yay!
Meet at the Snow Lake trailhead by the Alpental parking lot at 7:30 a.m.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/5jVSKULvwbSQe2no7
Parking pass: Northwest Forest Pass or America the Beautiful pass.
Route/Place
Snow & Gem Lakes (Snoqualmie)
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Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass No. 207
Alpine Lakes Wilderness (ALPS)
Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass Gateway No. 207S
Trails Illustrated Alpine Lakes Wilderness - 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