Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 1 Hike - Summerland & Panhandle Gap
Mt. Rainier Campout Weekend. Hike through dark forest to flower-filled alpine meadows to Summerland and then on to Panhandle Gap on the Wonderland Trail in Mount Rainier National Park. Enjoy views of Goat Mountain, Fryingpan Glacier, Little Tahoma and Mount Rainier. CHS hike led at a CHS 1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph).
- Sat, Jul 21, 2018
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Strenuous/Very Strenuous
- Moderate
- Mileage: 12.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,000 ft
- 2 (11 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Leaders will sen out a Hello Hiker letter on Tuesday with details. Expect an early start. Poles required.
TBD
Summerland & Panhandle Gap
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Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX - 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)