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CHS 2 Hike

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 2 Hike - Ridge & Gravel Lakes

CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-3.0 mph). A hike up the Pacific Crest Trail to the stunning Kendall Katwalk and then on to Ridge and Gravel Lakes.

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Ann Taft
Ann Taft
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 14.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,000 ft
  • Pace: 2-2.5 MPH

This is a classic Washington hike. 

We will head north up the Pacific Crest Trail from  Snoqualmie Pass to the stunning Kendall Katwalk, and then continue on to Ridge and Gravel Lakes.  There is currently some snow on the trail that I hope will melt out before our hike, but watch for more information in the Hello Hiker email.  Poles and microspikes may be recommended.

Expect a moderate CHS2 pace of  2.0-2.5mph.  We will take our lunch break at Ridge Lake.

Meet at the Kendall Katwalk trailhead as Snoqualmie Pass at 7:30AM.  

Google maps link to the trailhead location:  https://www.google.com/maps/place/Kendall+Katwalk+Trail+Head/@47.4287668,-121.4164045,667m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x549a797189584937:0xce3456f1223f005!8m2!3d47.4287632!4d-121.4138242!16s%2Fg%2F11g9szjc8g?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDYxNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

Carpool Option:  Meet at the Tibbets Valley Park and Ride (behind the skate park) at 6:45AM.

Google maps link to the Park and Ride location:  https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tibbetts+Valley+Park/@47.5402632,-122.0643737,1332m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x54906f71695ff5b7:0xfbfa6e2093ffda9c!8m2!3d47.5402596!4d-122.0617934!16s%2Fg%2F1tfcyj0_?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDYxNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

Route/Place

Kendall Katwalk


  • Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass Gateway No. 207S
    Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass No. 207
    USGS Snoqualmie Pass
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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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