Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 2 Hike - Summerland, Panhandle Gap & Indian Bar
MT. RAINIER CAMPOUT WEEKEND! - SPECTACULAR KEY EXCHANGE HIKE on the Wonderland Trail. Our group will head south from the Fryingpan Creek/Summerland Trailhead while the other group of eight will start from the Box Canyon Trailhead. This is a LONG hike that will take 10-11 hrs. CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-3.0 mph)
Contacts
- Sat, Jul 20, 2024
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Very Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 12.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,900 ft
- Pace: 2.0-3.0 mph
- 1 (6 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This is a nice opportunity to experience part of the Wonderland Trail in one day, but expect a long day (previous years the trip took 10-11 hrs.) We will plan on having short breaks every 60-90 minutes and a longer lunch break.
More will be communicated via email to coordinate carpool and gear. Depending on snow condition, microspikes may be necessary. We will also have water filters.
Because this is a key exchange hike, carpooling together is required to the trailhead. We'll carpool from La Wis Wis campground, exact departure time TBD but be prepared to start the hike at 6 or 6:30 in anticipation of the long hike. i.e. get to sleep early Friday night!
Summerland & Panhandle Gap
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Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX - 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)
- Emergency shelter (tent/plastic tube tent/garbage bag)