Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 1 Hike - Margaret's Way
CHS hike led at a CHS 1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph)
Contacts
Todd Cleland
Primary Leader
- Wed, May 20, 2026
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- All Who Qualify, Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 7.4 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,800 ft
- High Point Elevation: 1,800 ft
- Pace: 1.5-2.0 mph
- 5 (7 capacity)
- Wed, Apr 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM
- Sat, May 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
Good conditioning hike that climbs up the west side of Squak Mountain. The climbing is in two sections, separated by a pretty, mostly level valley with boardwalks. The destination is Debbie's View, which has a nice view to the south, including Mt. Rainier if conditions are clear enough. We will stop at another scenic viewpoint on the way down. We will take breaks every hour so and also at the viewpoints.
We will meet at 800am at the Cougar/Squak Corridor Trailhead, just off SR900; no parking pass required. We will start hiking no later than 815am.
Route/Place
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)
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