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CHS 2 Hike - Duckabush River

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 2 Hike - Duckabush River

CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-3.0 mph). This trail starts with a couple miles of gentle up-and-down, through forest coated with thick mosses, with glimpses of a crashing river that’s an ethereal shade of blue-green. We'll turn around at Five Mile Camp.

Contacts

Steven Payne
Steven Payne
Primary Leader
  • Moderate/Strenuous
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 10.6 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,550 ft
  • Pace: 2.0-3.0 mph

Leader will be driving around via I-5 and US-101, departing the S. Federal Way P&R (901 S. 348th St.) at 7:00 a.m. If you’re coming from Seattle or points east, this is the best option. If you plan on taking a ferry, please allow extra ferry/driving time to arrive at the trailhead by 9:00 a.m. Options will be detailed in email from leader.

Details to be provided by email from leader. 

Route/Place

Duckabush River


  • Green Trails Olympic Mountains East No. 168S
    Green Trails The Brothers No. 168
    Custom Correct Brothers - Mt Anderson
  • See full route/place details.
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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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