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CHS 2 Hike

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 2 Hike - Indian Bar-Cowlitz Divide

A strenuous 15-mile hike, round trip, with 3,700 feet of elevation gain. The trail starts at Box Canyon and climbs an initial steep section to the Cowlitz Divide, along the Wonderland Trail through alpine meadows and some of the most beautiful scenery in Mount Rainier National Park. The hike will be led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-3.0 mph).

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Gunilla Luthra
Gunilla Luthra
Primary Leader
  • Very Strenuous
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 14.6 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,130 ft
  • Pace: 2.0-3.0 mph

We will meet at the Box Canyon Comfort Station (https://goo.gl/maps/NCyN9eAzxq5rFMNq7) at  8:45 am. Ready to start hiking at 9 am.

Details will be emailed to registered participants a few days before the hike. We will be hiking for about 9 hours including brief stops for views and snacks.

Parking Pass/Entry Fee: National Park Pass.

Route/Place

Indian Bar-Cowlitz Divide

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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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