Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 2 Hike - Lake Serene
CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-2.5 mph)
Contacts
- Wed, Apr 17, 2024
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate/Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 8.1 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,400 ft
- Pace: 2.0-2.5 mph
- 1 (8 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Hello! We will meet at the Lake Serene trailhead at 9am and have boots on the trail by 9:15!
To reach the trailhead from Everett, follow Highway 2 east to the small town of Gold Bar. Continue on Highway 2 for seven more miles. Just as the road curves left to reveal a large bridge over the Skykomish River, turn right onto Mount Index Road. Proceed on this dirt road a quarter mile. Turn right again, following the sign to Lake Serene Trail 1068 and the parking lot 500 feet ahead.
Microspikes may be needed, so have them with you just in case! Good sturdy waterproof boots are also recommended for water crossings. More details including potential carpool meeting locations will be sent the week prior.
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)