CHS 2 Hike - Necklace Valley

Saturday, August 14

7:15 at the trailhead

7:30 on the trail

Drivers need to display: Northwest Forest Pass or American the Beautiful pass

Google maps: Necklace Valley Trailhead, or

To get there, from Everett drive east on U.S. Highway 2 toward Stevens Pass. After passing the Skykomish Ranger Station on the left, continue another 0.5 mile and turn right (south) onto Foss River Road (Forest Road 68). The clearly marked parking lot and trailhead will be on your left at 4.2 miles.

I will not be organizing carpools, but folks are welcome to reach out to other people on the hike to self-organize carpooling if they feel comfortable doing so.

My memories of this varied terrain hike are of beautiful lakes, a comfortable first few miles, more pika than I usually see, and a good uphill glute burner on the last 3 miles or so to the turn around point. We can soak our feet in the cool waters as needed.

Bring 4 liters or a water purifier, and replenishing snacks that you enjoy. If you don't typically use electrolyte replacement strategies, this is a good hike to start that practice.

Sun protection

https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/necklace-valley

Weather: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?textField1=47.6659399&textField2=-121.2881179