Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 2 Hike - Rainbow & Island Lakes

A moderate, 12 mile hike with 3,000 ft in elevation gain. The hike starts in old forest and passes Talapus, Olallie and Blazer Lakes before opening into alpine forested meadows and the destination pair of beautiful lakes. A great conditioning hike, led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-3.0 mph).

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Contacts

Gunilla Luthra

Primary Leader

Fri, Jul 1, 2022
Committee: Seattle Hiking Committee
Activity Type: Day Hiking
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Leader Rating: Challenging
Mileage: 12.0 mi
Elevation Gain: 3,000 ft
Pace: 2.0-3.0 mph

Availability: 8 (10 capacity)
Cancellation & Refund Policy

Meeting place and time

Meet in the trailhead parking lot at 7:45 am, ready to start hiking at 8 am.

Leader's notes

Details will be emailed to registered participants a few days before the hike. We will be hiking for about 7-7.5 hours including brief stops for views and snacks.

Parking Pass/Entry Fee: Northwest Forest Pass required for parking.

Route/Place