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CHS 1 Hike

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 1 Hike - Rainbow & Island Lakes

Mason, Island, & Rainbow Lakes via Ira Spring Trail. CHS hike led at a CHS 1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph)

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Diane Longmoor
Diane Longmoor
Primary Leader
  • Moderate/Strenuous
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 10.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,700 ft
  • Pace: 1.8-2.0
  • 8 (8 capacity)
  • FULL (2 capacity)
  • Wed, Jun 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM
  • Fri, Jul 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
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We'll visit 3 lakes on this out-and-back route starting at the Ira Spring Trailhead off I-90. We'll stop at one of these lakes for lunch and a quick dip if the weather is cooperating! Gaia route

Meet at the Ira Spring Trailhead, time TBD. 

Route/Place

Ira Spring & Putrid Pete's Peak Trails


  • Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass Gateway No. 207S
    USGS Bandera
    Green Trails Bandera No. 206
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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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