Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 2 Hike - Benchmark Mountain via West Cady Ridge
CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-3.0 mph). We'll be extending the hike via the Pass Creek Trail and over the North Fork of the Skykomish, bringing the hike to about 18 miles.
Contacts
Craig Behnke
Primary Leader
- Sat, Sep 9, 2023
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Very Strenuous
- Moderate
- Mileage: 18.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 4,000 ft
- High Point Elevation: 5,800 ft
- Pace: 2.5
- 10 (9 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
It's a long drive to the trailhead-- we'll meet at 6:15am at the Monroe Park & Ride, and we can carpool to the trailhead.
https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/benchmark-mountain
This will be an amazing hike to one of the best views of Glacier peak. We'll be returning through an all-you-can eat berry buffet and amazing open meadows.
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