Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 2 Hike - Fourth of July Creek
A challenging "go-getter" hike with gorgeous views along Icicle Ridge via Fourth of July Creek. CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-3.0 mph)
Contacts
Julie Cauthorn
Primary Leader
Ericka Mitterndorfer
Co-Leader
- Sat, Jun 24, 2023
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Very Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 12.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 4,370 ft
- High Point Elevation: 7,020 ft
- Pace: 2.0-3.0 mph
- FULL, 5 on waitlist (8 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will meet at the Monroe Park and Ride at 6:15am for carpooling; 47.86836284976306, -121.99650049167185
Or meet at the Fourth of July trailhead at 8:15am; 47.5912497251543, -120.79487086992616
Trailhead is 9.5 miles outside of Leavenworth on Icicle Road. No parking pass required. No toilets at the trailhead. Directions and details to come.
WTA Hike description: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/icicle-ridge#hike-full-description
This is a lovely, strenuous, and potentially very hot June hike! More information will be emailed to registered participants.
Route/Place
Fourth of July Creek
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USGS Chiwaukum Mountains
Green Trails Alpine Lakes East (Stuart Range) No. 208SX - See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment
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)
Trip Reports