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CHS 2 Hike

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 2 Hike - Snow Lake

CHS 2 GRADUATION HIKE! - This is a Key Exchange Hike! We will start our hike at the Snow Lake Trailhead and end our hike at the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Trailhead, exchanging keys with another CHS2 group in the middle. This is a fun way to enhance your graduation hike experience!

Contacts

Julie Cauthorn
Julie Cauthorn
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 19.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,000 ft
  • Pace: 2.0-3.0 mph

As always, bring your ten essentials and your sense of adventure!

Plan is to celebrate post hike at South Fork North Bend, https://southforknorthbend.com/

Carpooling is essential for this key exchange through hike.

The two groups of CHS hikers will all meet at 6am, at the North Bend P&R. 331 W North Bend Way, North Bend, WA 98045.  https://g.co/kgs/JGQ6sQk

We will coordinate carpooling, exchange keys, and drive to our respective trailheads. Mid-hike, we exchange keys, and the drivers reunite with their cars at the end of the hike.
Northwest Forest Pass required at both trailheads.
Route/Place

Snow & Gem Lakes (Snoqualmie)


  • Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass No. 207
    Alpine Lakes Wilderness (ALPS)
    Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass Gateway No. 207S
    Trails Illustrated Alpine Lakes Wilderness
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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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