Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 2 Hike - Navaho Pass
CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-3.0 mph)
Contacts
- Sat, Jun 21, 2025
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 12.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,200 ft
- Pace: 2-3 MPH
- 1 (8 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Wed, May 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM
- Thu, Jun 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
Navaho Pass
Out and back day hike from the Stafford Creek Trailhead to Navaho Pass.
Stats (From Gaia)
- Distance: 11.1 miles (17.9 km)
- Ascent: 3282 ft (1000 m)
- Min Elevation: 3066 ft (935 m)
- Max Elevation: 6052 ft (1845 m)
Navigation
Logistics
We should plan to leave the Stafford Creed Trailhead promptly at 8:30 in the morning. Carpooling is encouraged. We can arrange pickups at any of the below Park and Ride stations.
- Eastgate
- Preston
- North Bend
- Kittitas
Weather
Water
This is my first time on this trail but the map shows us following the Stafford Creek so I presume there will be opportunities to refill water.
10 Essentials
As with any Mountaineers outing, please bring all 10 Essentials. You never need that stuff till you do.
Schedule
| Time | Location |
|---|---|
|
6:15 AM |
Meet at Eastgate Park & Ride and figure out driving arrangements |
|
6:30 AM |
Depart Eastgate Park & Ride |
|
8:30 AM |
Everyone meet at Stafford Creek Trailhead |
|
8:30 - 8:45 AM |
Meet & Greet & Brief |
|
8:45 AM |
Boots on trail |
Carpool
Eastgate Park and Ride is generally a good meeting spot for these things but we can arrange a pickup anywhere along I-90 if anyone needs that. Please reach out to one of the leaders if you would like to carpool. Also note, we will meet in the west parking in the area circled below. 
Trailhead
We will depart from the Stafford Creek Trailhead.
Navaho Pass & Peak
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Green Trails Alpine Lakes East (Stuart Range) No. 208SX
Green Trails Mt Stuart No. 209
USGS Red Top Mtn
USGS Enchantment Lakes - 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)