CHS 1 Hike

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 1 Hike - Mount Washington (Snoqualmie)

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

  • Strenuous
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 9.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,250 ft
  • Pace: 1.5-2.0 mph

Meet at 8, ready to hike, at the end of the parking lot near the bathrooms.

Driving directions:  From Seattle drive east on I-90 to exit 38. Head south (right), immediately crossing the South Fork Snoqualmie River, and take the first right turn into Ollalie State Park, a few hundred feet from the highway. Follow the gravel road to the end, parking near the bathrooms at the west end of the lot.

Discover Pass required.

Hiking poles are recommended. 

I'll attach a pdf of a map to the hello hiker email.

Please bring a mask and hand sanitizer as well as the 10 essentials.  Masks may be lowered while we are hiking but please pull the mask up when passing people and on breaks.

Route/Place

Mount Washington (Snoqualmie)


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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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