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CHS 2 Hike

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 2 Hike - Esmeralda Basin–Gallagher Head Lake Loop

CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-3.0 mph)

Contacts

Ericka Mitterndorfer
Ericka Mitterndorfer
Primary Leader
Justin Bland
Justin Bland
Co-Leader
  • Moderate/Strenuous
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 12.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,800 ft
  • Pace: 2.2-2,5 MPH
  • 8 (8 capacity)
  • FULL (2 capacity)
  • Wed, May 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM
  • Thu, Jun 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Note: This hike is subject to change depending on snow levels. Alternates are Teanaway Butte or Teanaway Ridge. It's a long drive to the trailhead so we suggest staying close by the night before or the night after the hike.

Route/Place

DeRoux Creek


  • Green Trails Alpine Lakes East (Stuart Range) No. 208SX
    Green Trails Mt Stuart No. 209
    USGS Mount Stuart
  • 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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