Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 2 Hike - Surprise Mountain
Starting near Stevens Pass, we'll hike along Surprise Creek to Glacier & Surprise Lakes, then join the Pacific Crest Trail to Surprise Gap and the summit of Surprise Mountain with far-reaching views. CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-3.0 mph).
Contacts
- Wed, Aug 21, 2024
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 15.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 4,100 ft
- High Point Elevation: 6,330 ft
- Pace: 2.0-3.0 mph
- 3 (6 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Surprise Mountain is a 6,330-foot mountain summit located above the southern end of Glacier Lake and Surprise Lake.
Sturdy boots and at least 1 trekking pole recommended for some rough “boot path” portions.
It will likely be buggy… please bring whatever system works for you for mosquitos.
We'll meet at the Surprise Lake Trailhead (47.7065, -121.1500). We’ll start early if the weather is projected to get above 72 or so, likely at 6:30 am.
I can drive 2-3 folks from the Bothell P&R.
Drivers: you’ll need a Northwest Forest Pass or America the Beautiful Pass to park.
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)