Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 1 Hike - West Fork Foss Lakes
CHS hike led at a CHS 1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph)
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.
Contacts
- Fri, Aug 19, 2022
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Very Strenuous
- Moderate
- Mileage: 12.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,600 ft
- FULL (8 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
An ALTERNATIVE to the North Cascades Campout.
Could be cancelled due to smoke and it's August so could be warm(er). Bring bug net/protection as needed. We will start at a lake and lunch at lakes, its the in between! Bring a bathing suit or jump right in for a lunchtime swim. I'll bring a filter for extra water and we'll go slow. This is a favorite hike of mine.
Early start. Meet 6:00 AM Monroe Park and Ride Bay 1 17433 US-2 Monroe WA. Travel about 44 miles in about 90 minutes to the TH. Privy onsite. Hike before possible heat or smoke. Switchbacks in sun are crux of route. Several post-hike meal options along US 2 or in Monroe WA.
Hello Hiker email sent five days before hike.
Follow COVID-19 and LNT Principles. Prepare to carpool with mask, if needed. As mentioned at orientation - please don't plan anything else this day.
West Fork Foss Lakes
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Green Trails Alpine Lakes West (Stevens Pass) No. 176S
Green Trails Skykomish No. 175 - 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)