CHS 1 Hike

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 1 Hike - Rainbow & Island Lakes

CHS hike led at a CHS 1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph)

  • Strenuous
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 11.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,200 ft
  • Pace: 1.5-2 mph or whatever is comfortable for the group

7am at the Talapus Lake trailhead.  Note that, despite the route name, we start at the Talapus Lake trailhead, not Pratt Lake trailhead.

Route/Place

Pratt Lake Trail


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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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