Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 1 Hike - Otter Falls
CHS hike led at a CHS 1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph)at a gentle grade along the Snoqualmie Lake Trail and the Taylor River.
Contacts
Grace Ferrara
Primary Leader
- Sun, May 24, 2026
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- All Who Qualify, Adults
- Moderate
- Easy
- Mileage: 9.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 900 ft
- Pace: 1.5-2mph
- 6 (6 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- Wed, Apr 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM
- Fri, May 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
We will meet at the trailhead for introductions at 7:30AM and be ready to start our hike at 7:45. Carpool details will be included in the Hello Hiker email.
Route/Place
Taylor River
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Green Trails Mt Si No. 174
Green Trails Skykomish No. 175
Green Trails Middle Fork Snoqualmie No. 174SX
Trails Illustrated Alpine Lakes Wilderness - See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment
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)
Trip Reports