Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 2 Hike - Benchmark Mountain via West Cady Ridge
This is actually a Cady Creek/Cady Ridge Loop starting at a different trailhead. CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-3.0 mph)
- Sat, Aug 25, 2018
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 15.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,200 ft
- 5 (12 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Preston Park and Ride at 7:30am.
We will be starting and ending at the Cady Ridge trailhead, heading up the Creek trail and back along the Ridge.
Route/Place
Benchmark Mountain via West Cady Ridge
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Green Trails Monte Cristo No. 143
Green Trails Benchmark Mtn No. 144 - 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