Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 2 Hike - Surprise & Glacier Lakes
CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-3.0 mph)
- Fri, Jul 23, 2021
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 12.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,800 ft
- Pace: 2.0-3.0 mph
- 8 (8 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
08:00 AM at the TH. Travel east on Highway 2 to mile marker 58. In about 7/10 of a mile turn right (south) onto an unmarked road for the BNSF Railway. Cross over the train tracks and go right (west) to the TH. No facilities. Self-issue permits at TH. NWF Pass required.
High usage trail. Lunch at the lakes, bring swim gear. Prepare for hot/humid/buggy hike. Optional outdoor post-hike meal 10 miles west on Hwy2, in Skykomish.
COVID-19 and LNT principles.
Surprise Lake & Mountain
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Green Trails Alpine Lakes West (Stevens Pass) No. 176S
USGS Scenic - 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)