Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 1 Hike - North Fork Skokomish River
CHS1 Graduation hike led at a pace of 1.5-2.0 mph.
- Sun, Sep 1, 2019
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 16.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,200 ft
- Pace: 1.5-2.0 mph
- FULL (12 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We'll do a 6 a.m. departure from the Tukwila Park and Ride, 13445 Interurban Ave S.
For those needing an early morning pick-me up, rumor has it the Starbucks down the street is open 24-hours.
This will be a very long day.
This hike will be led at a CHS 1 pace so if you are not comfortable hiking at a slower pace, this may not be the hike for you. Let's stick together for everyone's safety and enjoyment. Please do not run ahead of the group.
We will hike together with plenty of short breaks to catch our breath. We'll stop at the lakes for lunch and will probably take a couple ten minute breaks on the trail as well.
Note on mileage and elevation: the posted values match those cited by both WTA and park service for this route. I did get less miles and more elevation when drawing the route in programs like Gaia GPS and CalTopo, but this should be in the ballpark.
I will likely want to stop on the way back to Seattle for a meal (open to suggestions!).
Pre-hike email will be sent the Friday before the hike.
North Fork Skokomish River
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Custom Correct Brothers - Mt Anderson
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Trails Illustrated Olympic National Park - 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)