Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 2 Hike - Mount Defiance
This is one of my favorite hikes! Pass Mason Lake, continue to ascend, with one final push up to the lovely summit with 360-degree views. We will have a short section of silent time, hiking mindfully; time to quiet our minds and deepen into the AWE of nature.
Contacts
- Sun, Jul 20, 2025
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate/Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 11.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,600 ft
- High Point Elevation: 5,584 ft
- FULL, 1 on waitlist (8 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Wed, Jun 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
- Fri, Jul 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
This is a CHS2 paced hike. We tend to average around 2.2-2.4 mph, a little slower on the uphill and a little faster on the downhill and more level terrain.
More information to come to registered participants.
Meet 6:30am at Preston Park and Ride, exit 22 off I-90 East, for carpooling. This is a popular trailhead. Carpooling is highly recommended to minimize cars at the trailhead.
Or meet at 7:15am at the trailhead.
Northwest Forest Pass or America the Beautiful Pass required.
Vault Toilets available.
Ira Spring & Putrid Pete's Peak Trails
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Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass Gateway No. 207S
USGS Bandera
Green Trails Bandera No. 206 - 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)
- Emergency shelter (tent/plastic tube tent/garbage bag)