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CHS 2 Hike

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 2 Hike - Navaho Pass

CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-2.6mph). Navaho Pass is an excellent introduction to the Teanaway area. Rife with wildflowers, fascinating geology, and just enough elevation gain to keep it interesting, this hike has just about everything that the Teanaway is known for.

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Ann Taft
Ann Taft
Primary Leader
  • Strenuous
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 11.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,000 ft
  • Pace: 2.0-2.6mph
  • 8 (8 capacity)
  • 1 (2 capacity)
  • Wed, May 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM
  • Fri, Jun 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
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We'll take the Stafford Creek Trail #1359 up to Navaho Pass, where we will pause for a lunch break and to take in the outstanding views across the Ingalls Creek Valley to the Mt Stuart and the Stuart Range.

Meet at the Stafford Creek Trailhead at 8:30am.  There is an outhouse at this trailhead.   A Northwest Forest Pass or America the Beautiful Pass is required for parking.

Google link to the trailhead:  https://www.google.com/maps/place/Stafford+Creek+Trailhead/@47.3665607,-120.8047208,691m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x549a3f9f19d856c7:0x9ae207c41848b7a7!8m2!3d47.3665571!4d-120.8021405!16s%2Fg%2F11bx1zmhw6?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDEyNS4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3M0gBUAM%3D

Carpool:  Meet at the Tibbets Valley Park park and ride in Issaquah at 6:30am.

Google link to the Park and Ride:  https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tibbetts+Valley+Park/@47.5402632,-122.0643737,689m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x54906f71695ff5b7:0xfbfa6e2093ffda9c!8m2!3d47.5402596!4d-122.0617934!16s%2Fg%2F1tfcyj0_?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDEyNS4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3M0gBUAM%3D

Route/Place

Navaho Pass & Peak


  • 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.
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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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