Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 2 Hike - Ridge & Gravel Lakes
CHS hike led at a CHS-2 pace (2.3-2.5 mph). Early morning start is perfect for beating the heat, with a swim break at Ridge Lake, and we'll avoid rush hour traffic getting back home.
Contacts
- Tue, Jul 14, 2026
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults, All Who Qualify
- Strenuous
- Moderate
- Mileage: 14.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,800 ft
- High Point Elevation: 5,400 ft
- Pace: 2.2-2.5 MPH
- 6 (6 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- Wed, Jun 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM
- Sun, Jul 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
Leader is a birder, photographer, and lake lover who does not tolerate heat well, hence the choice of a lovely shaded trail with a very early start. You'll thank me once you start.
Moving pace will average 2.2-2.5 mph with a swim/lunch break at Ridge Lake for 25-30 minutes. Expect 5 minutes on the hour for bio, snack, photo breaks but otherwise we'll keep moving. Only high winds or smoky conditions will cancel.
Perfect for anyone training specifically for Kaleetan grad hike in September (19 miles/5400').
Tuesdays with Court early morning adventure. Meet at the TH booted and ready for introductions at 5:30 a.m. (yes, dawn) so we can be hiking by 5:45 AM. Early start is to beat the heat and worst of the rush hour traffic going through downtown Seattle.
Kendall Katwalk
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Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass Gateway No. 207S
Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass No. 207
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) at least 2 liters if you have a filter otherwise 3-4 carried liters.
- Emergency shelter (tent/plastic tube tent/garbage bag)