Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 2 Hike - May Valley Loop
A loop hike starting from the May Valley trailhead at the south end of Squak Mountain State Park. CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-3.0 mph)
Contacts
- Sat, Apr 27, 2024
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate/Strenuous
- Moderate
- Mileage: 7.1 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,900 ft
- Pace: 2.0-2.5 mph
- FULL (8 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meeting time and place will be sent in a "Hello Hiker" email a few days prior to the hike.
Directions to the trailhead
The park is located just south of Issaquah. Exit I-90 at Exit 15 and turn southbound on Issaquah-Renton Road, drive 4 miles, then turn left on the May Valley Road. Drive 2.5 miles to the Squak Mountain State Park parking lot (21500 May Valley Road) on the left.
There is a pit-style toilet in the parking lot. A Discover pass is required to park at the trailhead.
We will hike the May Valley Loop in a clockwise direction, hiking on several different trails. May Valley Loop trail – Perimeter Loop trail (with a short stop at Debbie's View) – Chybinski Loop trail – Bullitt Fireplace trail (with a short planned break at the fireplace) – Summit trail – Phil’s Creek trail – Equestrian trail and finish up back on the May Valley Loop trail.
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)