Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 2 Hike - Wilderness Peak Loop
CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-2.5 mph)
Contacts
- Tue, Apr 7, 2026
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- All Who Qualify, Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 8.3 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,700 ft
- High Point Elevation: 1,598 ft
- Pace: 2-2.5 MPH
- 8 (8 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Wed, Mar 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM
- Sun, Apr 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Loop from Whittaker Wilderness counterclockwise to Shy Bear Pass and back to Doughty Falls from Deceiver Pass.
Leader is a birder (Naturalist leader) and amateur photographer as well as avid trip reporter, so expect to learn at least a bird or two on these trips even though we're trying to master pacing knowledge. We'll take an 8-10 minute break at both the Whittaker Peak ledger and Doughty Falls.
Tuesdays with Court - CHS hikes start early so you have a half-day to do something else. Meet at the TH at 7 a.m. booted and ready for stretching and introductions. Portapotty available at the TH. No parking permit needed. Parking lot is small so we'll start early. Plan for a 7:15 walking start. Carpooling details will follow in Hello Hiker email.
Cougar Mountain: Jim Whittaker Wilderness Peak Trailhead
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Green Trails Cougar Mtn No. 203S
see Land Manager - 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)