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).
- Sun, Apr 1, 2018
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Easy
- Moderate
- Mileage: 8.9 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,200 ft
- High Point Elevation: 1,341 ft
- FULL, 1 on waitlist (12 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
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
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)