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CHS 2 Hike

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 2 Hike - Thompson Lake

CHS-2 hike with a 2-2.2 mph average ascent, 2.5 mph descent and WADING/SWIMMING TIME IN THE LAKE. Bring wading shoes, swimsuit, and a hand towel!

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Courtenay Schurman
Courtenay Schurman
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 12.1 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,850 ft
  • Pace: 2-2.5 MPH

Lovely approach through shaded forest beside Granite Creek with plenty of stream crossings that should be mostly try this time of year. We'll take short pauses at the first bridge, waterfall, and Granite Creek / Thompson Lake junction sign, then head up more seriously into the woods to access Thompson Lake.

This is a great choice for anyone who wants to avoid the mid-summer sunshine, as there's great cover for most of this trip.

Part of the Tuesday Sunrise Hiking series with Court. We'll meet at the Granite Creek trailhead at 6:30 a.m. so we can be walking at 6:45 a.m. You'll appreciate it after you wake up, I promise! Carpool info will be in the Hello Hiker email.

Route/Place

Granite Creek Trail


  • USGS Bandera
    Green Trails Middle Fork Snoqualmie No. 174SX
    Green Trails Bandera No. 206
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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) at least 3 liters or 2 and a filter
  10. Emergency shelter (tent/plastic tube tent/garbage bag)
  11. Hand towel, sunsuit, wading shoes/crocs
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