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CHS 2 Hike

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 2 Hike - Snoqualmie Lake

Go-Getter Hike! Be brave! CHS-2 pace, 2+ mph up (2.5 where it feels flattest) and 2.5 down. Ready to test yourself? You got this. How about treats for the adventurous...

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Courtenay Schurman
Courtenay Schurman
Primary Leader
Diane Longmoor
Diane Longmoor
Co-Leader
  • Moderate
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 16.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,300 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 3,147 ft
  • Pace: 2.25-2.5 MPH
  • 3 (6 capacity)
  • FULL (2 capacity)
  • Wed, May 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM
  • Sun, Jun 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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If you successfully completed May's trips, you're ready for longer steady work and less gain. Because this is a distance challenge we'll keep the pace right around 2-2.25 mph for the bulk of the ascent, take a food and bio break before the climb to the lake, and 2.25-2.5 on the way out. Enjoy Otter Falls, Big Creek Falls, and a lovely meandering trail next to a raging river.

Poles are a good idea for several stream crossings, as well as gaiters. More will follow in the Hello Hiker email. Note that I'm a birder/naturalist so I'll be listening for migrating birds to point out and we will NOT be at a cutthroat pace given the distance but we WILL try to keep a steady pace throughout.

Early Bird Challenge. We will meet at 6:20 a.m.  at the trailhead roughly 9.2 miles beyond Mailbox (Exit 34). Be prepared to walk by 6:35 a.m. with gaiters, poles, rain gear, and plenty of water and snacks for a 7-hour trip. A Northwest Forest Pass required at the trailhead.

Route/Place

Taylor River


  • Green Trails Mt Si No. 174
    Green Trails Skykomish No. 175
    Green Trails Middle Fork Snoqualmie No. 174SX
    Trails Illustrated Alpine Lakes Wilderness
  • See full route/place details.
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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) for a 7 hour outing
  9. Hydration (extra water) suggested 3 liters
  10. Emergency shelter (tent/plastic tube tent/garbage bag)
  11. Trekking poles, gaiters (for stream crossings)
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