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CHS 1 Hike

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 1 Hike - Third Burroughs Mountain

This hike is to both Fremont Lookout and to all 3 Burroughs Mountains returning on a side trail past Shadow Lake. From Fremont Lookout, see Glacier Peak, Mt Stewart and Mt Baker. From 3rd Burroughs have an in your face view of Mt Rainier and Little Tahoma. On the side trail, have great views of Emmons Glacier. CHS hike led at a CHS 1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph).

Contacts

Douglas Berry
Douglas Berry
Primary Leader
Gary Hastings
Gary Hastings
Co-Leader
  • Strenuous
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 12.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,200 ft

Plan to leave Tibbetts Valley Park & Ride at 6:00 AM to carpool or meet at the Sunrise Visitor Center by 8:00 AM.  Meeting times dependent on weather conditions.

The hike is almost all in total exposure to the sun with no easily available water sources so plan on bringing the appropriate water that you need for the day along with appropriate sun protection.

Route/Place

Burroughs Mountain

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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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