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CHS 1 Hike - Pratt River Connector Trail

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 1 Hike - Pratt River Connector Trail

Hike through lovely forest along the Middle Fork Snoqualmie accompanied by soothing sounds of the rushing river with occasional mountain vistas. This is an out-and-back hike from the Gateway Bridge to ‘Big Tree’ via the Pratt Connector and Pratt River trails.

Contacts

Kari Durr
Kari Durr
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 8.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,100 ft
  • Pace: 1.75-2.0 mph

This is a nice early season hike along a less-traveled stretch of the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River. We’ll follow the Pratt Connector Trail for 3 miles and then join the Pratt River Trail for another mile before reaching the spur trail to ‘Big Tree’, an old Western Hemlock spared during logging of the area in the 1900s. We’ll enjoy a longer break here (with plentiful seating!) before returning back to our cars.

Meeting time and place will depend on participants’ originating locations. Carpool options will be provided. Plan is to be on the trail by 9:00 a.m.

Route/Place

Pratt River Connector & CCC Trails


  • Green Trails Mt Si No. 174
    Green Trails Skykomish No. 175
    Green Trails Middle Fork Snoqualmie No. 174SX
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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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