Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 1 Hike - Robinson & Ainsley Canyons
An excellent option for spring sauntering with elk, birds, and the scent of cottonwood and ponderosa pines. CHS hike led at a CHS 1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph).
- Sat, Jun 15, 2019
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 9.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,500 ft
- High Point Elevation: 3,680 ft
- Pace: 1.5 - 2.0 mph
- 2 (12 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
7:00am at the Issaquah Transit Center
A little known route east of Snoqualmie Pass that some say feels more like Colorado than Washington. This route was first done as a CHS trip in June of 2018 and response was very positive. This is a great option for June while we're still waiting for the high places to melt out.
Robinson & Ainsley Canyons
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WA DNR Wenatchee
USGS Thorp
USGS Taneum Canyon - See full route/place details.
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)