Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 1 Hike - Navaho Pass
Accompanied by babbling Stafford Creek, we'll climb through the Teanaway forest to the pass with up-close views of the Stuart Range. Led at a CHS 1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph).
Contacts
- Sat, Aug 7, 2021
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 11.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,000 ft
- Pace: 1.5-2.0 mph
- 8 (7 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Please join us for this truly spectacular hike. Meet at trailhead, boots on, at 8:00am. Northwest Forest Pass required. We can discuss carpooling options as we get closer.
Directions: From Seattle, head east on I-90 to exit 85 for East Cle Elum. Cross the freeway on the overpass and turn right onto Hwy 970. Cross the Teanaway River bridge, and in seven miles turn left onto Teanaway Road. Proceed on Teanaway Road for approximately 7 miles, bearing right where it becomes the North Fork Teanaway Road. Follow the North Fork Teanaway Road for approximately 6 miles to the end of the pavement at 29 Pines Campground. Take a slight right onto gravel Forest Road 9737. Follow Forest Road 9737 for a little over a mile. At the first junction after crossing the bridge over Stafford Creek, turn right onto FR-9703, which is signed for Stafford Creek and drive 2.5 miles to the Stafford Creek trailhead.
Ample sun protection and plenty of water are essentials for this hike. Leader will provide additional details to registered participants by email .
Navaho Pass & Peak
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Green Trails Alpine Lakes East (Stuart Range) No. 208SX
Green Trails Mt Stuart No. 209
USGS Red Top Mtn
USGS Enchantment Lakes - See full route/place details.
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)