Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 1 Hike - Saint Edward State Park
CHS hike led at a CHS 1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph). Lake and perimeter hike with a stop at the Grotto on the second leg down to the lakeshore.
Contacts
- Tue, Apr 14, 2026
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults, All Who Qualify
- Easy, Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 4.3 mi
- Elevation Gain: 760 ft
- Pace: 1.8-2 mph
- 3 (7 capacity)
- Wed, Mar 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM
- Sun, Apr 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
Leader is a birder and photographer. My dog Ajax is on a week of rest and will NOT be able to join us.
This will be a "cool, look" walk at an easier pace with short sensory pauses at anything noteworthy and a longer break at the beach to scan for waterfowl. Merlin bird app and binoculars are a good idea but no birding experience is necessary. 1.5-2 mph.
Meet at NORTH TRAIL parking lot at 6:45 booted and ready for introductions so we can be walking by 7 AM. Hello Hiker will include carpooling information.
Early starts provide spring birdsong enjoyment and time to do other things in the afternoon.
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)