Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 2 Hike - Lower Tuscohatchie Lake
CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.3-2.5 mph). Tuesdays with Court continues with an early-bird hike to avoid the worst of the heat and rush hour traffic.
Contacts
- Tue, Aug 25, 2026
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults, All Who Qualify
- Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 14.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 4,400 ft
- Pace: 2.3-2.5 mph
- 6 (6 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- Wed, Jul 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM
- Sun, Aug 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
Leader is a birder, photographer, and lake lover who does not tolerate heat well, hence the choice of a lovely shaded trail with a very early start. You'll thank me once you start.
Moving pace will average 2.2-2.5 mph with a swim/lunch break at Pratt Lake for 25-30 minutes. Expect 5 minutes on the hour for bio, snack, photo breaks but otherwise we'll keep moving. Only high winds or smoky conditions will cancel.
Perfect for anyone training specifically for Kaleetan grad hike in September (19 miles/5400') as that trip will be only 5 more miles and 1000' gain beyond today's outing.
Tuesdays with Court early morning adventure. Meet at the TH booted and ready for introductions at 6 a.m. (yes, dawn) so we can be hiking by 6:15 AM. Early start is to beat the heat and worst of the rush hour traffic going through downtown Seattle. Carpooling will be forthcoming in Hello Hiker email.
Pratt Lake Trail
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Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass Gateway No. 207S
USGS Bandera
USGS Snoqualmie Pass - 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) 4 liters or 2 and filter. In the basin this gets HOT.
- Emergency shelter (tent/plastic tube tent/garbage bag)
- Bug net/spray.