Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 2 Hike - Kachess–Domerie Loop

CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-3.0 mph)

Michael Westbrook

Primary Leader

Leader's notes

A loop hike going up the Domerie Divide, across Silver Creek Tie trail, and down the Kachess Ridge

We will be going in a counter-clockwise direction so that we ascend the steepest and dustiest parts of the trail earlier in the day.

It is likely to be very hot.
A section with a steep 1500 foot gain in a mile.
A few sections may feel a bit more scrambly to some and require the use of hands.
There is at least one log crossing.

‼️Please bring at least one trekking pole. These will be handy on the steep parts and the log crossing(s).
‼️Please start the hike with at least 2 liters of water. We can filter water in Silver Creek about halfway through.
Full 10 essentials. Especially sun protection, electrolytes, and food.

Meeting place and time

Time	Location
6:15 AM	Meet at Mercer Island Park-and-Ride
6:30 AM	Depart Mercer Island Park-and-Ride
7:30 AM	Everyone meet at Kachess Ridge Trailhead
7:30 - 7:45 AM	Meet & Greet & Brief
7:45 AM	Boots on trail

Route/Place

Recommended Maps & Charts:
Green Trails Alpine Lakes East (Stuart Range) No. 208SX
Green Trails Kachess Lake No. 208
USGS Kachess Lake
See full route/place details.

Roster

Required Equipment

Ten Essential Systems

Trip Reports