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CHS 2 Hike - Enchantments Traverse

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 2 Hike - Enchantments Traverse

CHS 2 GRADUATION HIKE. A long, strenuous traverse through one of the most beautiful alpine settings on earth, The Enchantments in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. This trail heads over ridges, through alpine meadows and a medley of lakes, granite peaks and subalpine larches. Led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-3.0 mph).

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Rachel Jacobs
Rachel Jacobs
Primary Leader
  • Very Strenuous
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 18.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 4,500 ft
  • Pace: 2.0-3.0 mph

TBD

TBD

Route/Place

The Enchantments


  • Green Trails Alpine Lakes East (Stuart Range) No. 208SX
    Green Trails Enchantment Lakes No. 209S
  • 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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