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CHS 1 Hike - Monte Cristo

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 1 Hike - Monte Cristo

Hike an abandoned road along the South Fork Sauk River to the old mining town of Monte Cristo and enjoy relics of the bygone mining era. CHS hike led at a CHS1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph)

Contacts

Jenifer Brink
Jenifer Brink
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Easy
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 9.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 700 ft

TBD

TBD

Route/Place

Monte Cristo, Glacier Basin, Silver Lake & Twin Lakes


  • Green Trails Monte Cristo No. 143
    Green Trails Sloan Peak No. 111
    Green Trails Mountain Loop Highway No. 111SX
  • See full route/place details.
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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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