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CHS 1 Hike

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 1 Hike - May Valley Loop (Squak Mountain)

CHS hike led at a CHS 1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph)

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Diane Longmoor
Diane Longmoor
Primary Leader
  • Easy
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 4.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 900 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 1,300 ft
  • Pace: 1.8-2.0
  • 8 (8 capacity)
  • 1 (2 capacity)
  • Wed, Mar 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM
  • Thu, Apr 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Join me on this forested loop hike through the Squak Mountain area. Our route will ascend along Phil’s Creek and descend the May Valley loop back to the TH. 

Time: 7:45am for introductions, boots on trail at 8:00am. May Valley trailhead, 13201 Squak Mountain Rd SE in Issaquah (map of trailhead location). This trailhead requires a Discover Pass. 

Route/Place

Squak Mountain: May Valley Access

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Ten Essential Systems

  1. Navigation (map & compass)
  2. Sun protection (sunglasses & sunscreen)
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
  5. First-aid supplies
  6. Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candle)
  7. Repair kit and tools
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter (tent/plastic tube tent/garbage bag)
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