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CHS 2 Hike

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 2 Hike - Little Si & Boulder Garden Loop

CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-2.5 mph).

Contacts

Todd Cleland
Todd Cleland
Primary Leader
  • Easy/Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 5.4 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,720 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 1,560 ft
  • Pace: ~2.0 mph

We will gain about 1000' climbing up Little Si; the second half of the climb is steep and rocky.   We'll take a break a the top to enjoy the view before heading down Little Si and then up again to complete the Boulder Garden loop.   The climb at the start of the loop is only about 1km but is quite steep at 15+%.   Once we hit the top it's a short, steep descent back to the trailhead.   

We'll meet at the Little Si trailhead parking lot at 8am; a Discovery Pass is required.  Directions are provided in the Mountaineers trail description.  We will plan to start hiking no later than 815am.

Route/Place

Little Si

Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Suggest trekking poles if you use them.

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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