CHS 2 Hike - Coal Creek Natural Area

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 2 Hike - Coal Creek Natural Area

Two hikes in one! We'll explore both the Coal Creek Trail and a few trails on Cougar Mountain. Both routes start and end at the Red Town Trailhead. CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-3.0 mph).

  • Easy
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 8.9 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,200 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 1,341 ft

Meet by 8:30 a.m. at Northgate Transit Center (northeast corner of parking lot). We will carpool to the trailhead from here.

UPDATE: adding second carpool location at 9 a.m. at Tibbett's Valley Park and Ride  (1675 Newport Way NW)

Tentative route:  https://www.plotaroute.com/routeprofile/561720

 

Route/Place

Coal Creek Natural Area


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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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