
Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 2 Hike - Rainbow & Island Lakes
CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-2.5 mph). A hike up the Pratt Lake trail with views of Ollalie Lake and Mount Rainier on our way to visit lovely Island and Rainbow lakes.
- Sun, Jun 25, 2023
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Strenuous
- Moderate
- Mileage: 10.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,000 ft
- Pace: 2.0-2.5 mph
- FULL, 4 on waitlist (10 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
TBD
A long gradual climb up the Pratt Lake trail will take us to a high ridge with views down to Ollalie Lake and out to Mount Rainier. Continuing on we will reach lovely Island Lake and take our lunch break there. Depending on conditions and hiker interest we may continue on to Rainbow lake before making our return trip down the Pratt Lake trail to the trailhead.
Pratt Lake Trail
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Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass Gateway No. 207S
USGS Bandera
USGS Snoqualmie Pass - 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)