CHS 2 Hike - Wonderland Trail: Carbon River to Mystic Lake

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 2 Hike - Wonderland Trail: Carbon River to Mystic Lake

Hike an out-and-back on the iconic Wonderland Trail from Carbon River to Mystic Lake! CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-3.0 mph).

  • Very Strenuous
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 18.4 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 4,600 ft
  • Pace: 2.0-3.0 mph

Will meet carpoolers at the Star Lake P&R in Federal Way at 6:00 a.m. We'll be hiking from Sunrise to Mystic Lake via Skyscraper Pass. Expect a long day!

Supper at Jackson’s in Enumclaw.

Route/Place

Wonderland Trail: Carbon River to Mystic Lake


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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)
  10. Emergency shelter (tent/plastic tube tent/garbage bag)
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