CHS 1 Hike

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 1 Hike - Naches Peak Loop

CHS 1 hike of the Naches Peak Loop over Chinook Pass, thru Sourdough Gap with a stop on a hillside overlooking Crystal Lake. Hike to be led at a CHS 1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph)

  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 11.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,105 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 6,400 ft
  • Pace: 1.5-2.0 mph

If you are joining the camp-out lets meet to coordinate at the Ohanapecosh Campground at 7:15 and on the road to the Tipsoo Lake parking lot by 7:30. I don't have the campsite info yet. Will update the campground meeting spot when I do. I will attempt to touch base with you all Friday evening at the campground.

Any hikers not at the camp-out, lets meet up at the trailhead by 8.

Saturday, July 24; heading to the Tipsoo Lake TH
From the camp-out:
Coordinate at 7:15
on the road by 7:30
Trail head by 8
on the trail by 8:15

If you're not joining the camp-out:
Tipsoo Lake TH @ 8:00
On the trail by 8:15

Drivers must display: NW Forest Pass or America the Beautiful Pass

Directions
Google: Tipsoo Lake Comfort stations
(cell coverage spotty at best out there)

Directions from camp:
Leave the campground and drive north on State Highway 123 about 16 miles to the junction with SR 410. Turn right onto SR 410. Half a mile before (west of) Chinook Pass, park at the Tipsoo Lake parking area on the left. Facilities are available at the Tipsoo Lake parking area.

Directions from Seattle area:
From the ranger station in Enumclaw, drive east on State Route 410 (Chinook Pass Highway) about 44 miles. Half a mile before (west of) Chinook Pass, park at the Tipsoo Lake parking area on the left.

I will not be organizing carpools, but folks are welcome to reach out to other people on the hike to self-organize carpooling if they feel comfortable doing so.

I will be wearing a light green baseball style cap and driving a green Saturn wagon.

Much of the trail is exposed, so sun protection!

Hey Everyone,

I am looking forward to sharing these hikes with you all this weekend. We will get to be on the PCT for a good chunk of the hike. The first 3 miles will be the Naches Peak Loop with it's 5 star views of Mt. Rainier. Then we will follow a stretch of the PCT, with great views, through the Sourdough Gap to great views of Crystal Lake. Charge up your cameras!

Weather Forecast (looking good!):
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?textField1=46.86735&textField2=-121.517583333

FYI: I will be out of cell service at the campground by early afternoon Friday.

Route/Place

Dewey Lake, Naches Peak Loop & Pacific Crest Trail



  • Green Trails Bumping Lake No. 271

    Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270

    Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
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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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