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CHS 2 Hike

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 2 Hike - Granite Lakes via Granite Creek

This is an out and back hike and involves a continuous 4 mile climb up to Granite Lakes along the creek. The elevation gain will be over 2400'. Total mileage is 8 miles. It will be led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-3.0 mph). We will be accompanied by a guide dog in training (leashed and well behaved)!

Contacts

Deb Stoner-Ma
Deb Stoner-Ma
Primary Leader
Ann Taft
Ann Taft
Co-Leader
  • Strenuous
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 8.9 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,400 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 3,070 ft
  • Pace: 2-2.5 MPH
  • 3 (7 capacity)
  • FULL (2 capacity)
  • Wed, Apr 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
  • Wed, May 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
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We will meet at 8am at the Granite Creek Trailhead off of Lake Dorothy Road.  There should be ample parking on a Friday morning.  After brief introductions, we will hit the trail at 8:15am.  

Route/Place

Granite Creek Trail


  • USGS Bandera
    Green Trails Middle Fork Snoqualmie No. 174SX
    Green Trails Bandera No. 206
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Trekking poles

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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