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CHS 2 Hike - Indian Henry's Hunting Ground

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 2 Hike - Indian Henry's Hunting Ground

A classic hike on the Wonderland Trail from Longmire to the beautiful wildflower meadows of Indian Henry’s Hunting Ground in the shadow of Mt Rainier. CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-3.0 mph)

Contacts

Phoebe Smith
Phoebe Smith
Primary Leader
  • Strenuous
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 14.4 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 4,000 ft
  • Pace: 2.0-3.0 mph

Meet at 7:30 at Longmire.  America the Beautiful or  National Park pass required. 

We'll take the Wonderland Trail to a patrol cabin in an alpine meadow and then to Mirror Lakes. If we turn back at the cabin, the  stats are 14 miles and 3200' gain. 

Route/Place

Kautz Creek

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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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