Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 2 Hike - West Fork Foss Lakes
Hike to four beautiful alpine lakes: Trout, Malachite, Copper and Little Heart. CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-3.0 mph)
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.
Contacts
- Sat, Jul 31, 2021
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Very Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 12.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,300 ft
- Pace: 2.0-3.0 mph
- 5 (8 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
07:30 AM at TH. Early start as trail has rocky areas, steep sections, and probable blown downs (unless cleared by Trail Angels). Half mile past Skykomish Ranger Station on Hwy 2, turn right (south) on Road 68, Foss River Road. In about 2.4 miles go under a train trestle and take the right fork. In another mile, take another right at the fork. Go past TH for Necklace Valley Trail and in about 7/10 mile, turn left onto Road 6835 for Trail 1064 for just about two mile, our TH. Facility. Self-issue permit. NWF Pass required.
Premier destination for very adventurous backpackers completing the loop or going deep into the Necklace Valley. High usage trail. Doubtful any lingering snow but expect lots of bugs and if hot, it might also be humid. Lots of water options.
West Fork Foss Lakes
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Green Trails Alpine Lakes West (Stevens Pass) No. 176S
Green Trails Skykomish No. 175 - 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)