
Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 2 Hike - Talus Loop via Teneriffe Trailhead
CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-3.0 mph). A different way to approach Mt. Si! This is a loop hike where we will summit Mt. Si from the East via the Teneriffe/Mt. Si Connector Trail. We’ll then head down the Mt. Si main trail and finish via the lower Talus Loop Trail.
- Mon, Jun 19, 2023
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Very Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 10.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,400 ft
- Pace: 2.0-3.0 mph
- 4 (10 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We'll meet at 8:00am the Mt. Teneriffe Trailhead parking lot, about a half mile past the Mt. Si Trailhead parking lot. Discover pass required. Carpooling to the trailhead encouraged.
This is a somewhat burly hike with a total elevation gain of around 3,400' with a steady upward grade until we get to the Mt. Si connector trail.
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)