Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 1 Hike - Surprise Mountain
CHS1 Graduation Hike! Surprise Mountain is the destination on this strenuous but highly rewarding hike in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. We'll travel through old growth forests leading to two stunning alpine lakes nestled between steep granite slopes before taking the route to the summit and enjoying its grand views.
Contacts
Robert Swann
Primary Leader
- Sat, Sep 29, 2018
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Very Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 15.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 4,100 ft
- Pace: 2.0 mph
- 6 (12 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Houghton Park and Ride: 7024 116th Avenue NE, Kirkland, WA (I-405 & NE 70th Street).
Meet at 06:45, leave by 07:00
NW Forest Pass required.
Route/Place
Surprise Lake & Mountain
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Green Trails Alpine Lakes West (Stevens Pass) No. 176S
USGS Scenic - 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