Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 2 Hike - Around Mother Mountain
CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-3.0 mph). Starting from Mowich Lake, this scenic loop in the northwest corner of Mount Rainier National Park is a gorgeous yet challenging day hike.
Contacts
Steven Payne
Primary Leader
- Sun, Aug 4, 2019
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Very Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 16.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 4,350 ft
- Pace: 2.0-3.0 mph
- 4 (11 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We’ll meet at the Star Lake P&R in Kent/Federal Way at 6:00 a.m. and consolidate cars for the 2-hour drive to Mowich Lake. There’s about 17 miles of gravel road, usually graded well by this time of year. Drivers will require a National Parks Pass.
TBD
Route/Place
Around Mother Mountain
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Green Trails Mt Rainier West No. 269
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX - 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