Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 2 Hike - Mount Defiance
CHS hike led at a CHS-2 pace (2.2-2.5 mph). Tuesdays with Court continues with this early morning start to beat the heat and allow swimming time at Mason Lake.
Contacts
- Tue, Jul 28, 2026
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- All Who Qualify, Adults
- Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 11.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,584 ft
- High Point Elevation: 5,584 ft
- Pace: 2.3-2.5 mph
- 6 (6 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- Wed, Jun 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM
- Sun, Jul 26, 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 to do this challenging trail with a very early start. You'll thank me once you start. Plan to bring bug netting or spray, wide-brimmed hat, and a swimsuit for Mason Lake.
Moving pace will average 2.2-2.5 mph with a swim/lunch break at Mason 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').
Tuesdays with Court early morning adventure. Meet at the TH booted and ready for introductions at 5:30 a.m. (yes, dawn) so we can be hiking by 5:45 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.
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) AT LEAST 3 liters, filter advised for Mason Lake. No water past there.
- Emergency shelter (tent/plastic tube tent/garbage bag)
- Bug protection