Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 2 Hike - Iron Peak
THIS HIKE IS IRON PEAK LOOP. CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-3.0 mph)
- Sat, Jul 2, 2016
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate/Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 14.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,600 ft
- 3 (12 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will be meeting at 7:30am at the Preston Park and Ride.
This beautiful hike starts out along a creek and ascends gradually to a pass where you get to see the Stuart Range in all of it's glory. All the while Iron Peak is glowing red to the left. We approach what looks to be the edge of the world and drop down into a rocky valley to ascend once more over Navaho Pass and down again through flowery meadows. There are four ups and four downs on this hike, so it's a bit of a test of will, but this loop is well worth it!
Iron Peak
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Green Trails Alpine Lakes East (Stuart Range) No. 208SX
Green Trails Mt Stuart No. 209 - See full route/place details.
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)