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CHS 2 Hike - May Valley Loop

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 2 Hike - May Valley Loop

CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-3.0 mph)

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Tina Bader
Tina Bader
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 8.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,000 ft
  • Pace: 2-3 MPH

We'll head up May Valley Loop and then add a bit more by dropping down to pick up Chybinski Loop. Expect a bit of up, then down, then up, then down. It should be about a 7.5 mile loop with roughly 2,000' of elevation gain. I plan to go at a moderate, steady pace while keeping in mind that this is an early season hike and we're just getting started.

7:30 AM - Squak Mountain State Park

Directions:  The park is located just south of Issaquah. Exit I-90 at Exit 15 and turning 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.

DISCOVER PASS Required

Route/Place

Squak Mountain: May Valley Access

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

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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