Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 1 Hike - Snow Mountain Ranch
We will hike the Cowiche Canyon trail, which is SE of Snow Mountain Ranch. Escape to tree-shrouded streams, sage-dotted slopes, dramatic cliffs and abundant wildlife! CHS hike led at a CHS 1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph).
Contacts
Stacey Lissit
Primary Leader
- Sat, Apr 14, 2018
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 7.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 800 ft
- 1 (11 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
7:15 am at Preston Park and Ride
We'll hike through part of the canyon, then explore some of the other trails for views, wildflowers, and elevation gain.
Route/Place
Snow Mountain Ranch
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WA DNR Yakima
USGS Naches
USGS Wiley City
USGS Tampico
USGS Tieton - See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment
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)
Trip Reports