CHS 1 Hike - Point Defiance Park

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 1 Hike - Point Defiance Park

A Tacoma park with a myriad of trails and blooming rhododendrons in April. CHS hike led at a CHS 1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph).

  • Easy
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 7.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 250 ft

S. Federal Way P&R at 7:30 a.m., directions provided by email.

TBD

Route/Place

Point Defiance Park


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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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