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CHS 1 Hike - Surprise & Glacier Lakes

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 1 Hike - Surprise & Glacier Lakes

This hike is Surprise and Glacier Lake to Deception Creek. We will start at one trail head and end at another, requiring some planning for cars and transport at both ends. Distance is 16 miles, gain is 3,000 feet. See leader notes. CHS hike led at a CHS 1 pace (1.75-2.25 mph)

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Jenifer Brink
Jenifer Brink
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Strenuous
  • For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
  • Mileage: 11.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,800 ft
  • FULL, 1 on waitlist (11 capacity)
  • Sat, Sep 9, 2017 at 1:19 PM
  • Fri, Sep 22, 2017 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
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An Alpine Lakes Loop tour of 16 miles and about 3,000 feet. Starting at the Surprise Lake Trailhead, we will hike clockwise pass Surprise, Glacier and Deception Lakes on the PCT before connecting to the Deception Creek trail and returning along the creek.

TBD

Route/Place

Surprise & Glacier Lakes


  • Green Trails Stevens Pass No. 176
    Green Trails Alpine Lakes West (Stevens Pass) No. 176S
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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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