Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 2 Hike - May Valley Loop
Hike from the Squak Mountain State Park trailhead just off of SE May Valley Road at the south end of the park. This is a terrific conditioning hike on one of the quieter trails in the Issaquah area. CHS Hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-3.0 mph)
Contacts
- Fri, Apr 15, 2022
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate/Strenuous
- Moderate
- Mileage: 7.1 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,825 ft
- Pace: 2.0-3.0 mph
- FULL, 2 on waitlist (9 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet in the trailhead parking lot at 7:45 am, ready to start hiking at 8 am. Parking Pass/Entry Fee: Discover Pass required for parking.
Please note a service-dog-in-training will be on this hike. No other dogs are allowed in this group.
If it is a clear day we will add Debbie's View to our loop which will add roughly one mile and 200' elevation gain to the hike.
Details will be emailed to registered participants a few days before the hike. We will be hiking for about 3 hours including brief stops for views and snacks.Optional post-hike lunch will be at Garlic Crush in Issaquah with outdoor seating.
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)