CHS 2 Hike

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 2 Hike - Grand Prospect

CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-2.5 mph). A hike along Rattlesnake Mountain starting from the Snoqualmie Point Trailhead, up to the viewpoint at Grand Prospect, and then a bit beyond for a round-trip distance of about 9 miles.

  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 9.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,200 ft
  • Pace: 2.0-2.5 mph

Please plan to have boots on, ready to hike, at 9AM.

We'll be starting from the Snoqualmie Point trailhead here: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Rattlesnake+Mountain+Trail+Parking+Lot,+37580+Winery+Rd,+Snoqualmie,+WA+98065/@47.5094637,-121.8462792,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x54907b867406ca75:0x249a5f4c2a1e2ccb!8m2!3d47.5093365!4d-121.8437521!16s%2Fg%2F11c3wvtm60?entry=ttu

If there is interest, we can arrange to carpool from the Tibbets Valley Park & Ride.  It's about a 15 minute drive from there to the trailhead:  https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tibbetts+Valley+Park/@47.5402632,-122.0643737,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x54906f71695ff5b7:0xfbfa6e2093ffda9c!8m2!3d47.5402596!4d-122.0617934!16s%2Fg%2F1tfcyj0_?entry=ttu

This hike will be lead at a moderate CHS2 pace of 2.0-2.5mph.  From the Snoqualmie Point trailhead, we will head up the Rattlesnake Mountain trail to the viewpoint at Grand Prospect.  We will continue a half mile further beyond the viewpoint to get our round-trip mileage up to around 9 miles.  We will pause for breaks as needed during the hike and will take about a 15-20 minute snack/lunch break at the Grand Prospect viewpoint.

We can make an (optional) after hike stop in Issaquah for a meal, snack, or beverage.  Details to be included in the Hello Hiker email.

Route/Place

Rattlesnake Mountain (West)


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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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