Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 2 Hike - Yakima Skyline Ridge
This is some of the best desert hiking in Washington where you'll see lots of wildlife, a full palate of colors produced by blooming flowers in spring, and views of Mount Stuart, Mount Rainier, Mount Adams and Mount Hood! CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-3.0 mph)
- Sat, Apr 25, 2020
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 8.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,000 ft
- Pace: 2.0-2.5 mph
- 8 (7 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
TBD
TBD
Route/Place
Yakima Skyline Ridge
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USGS Selah
USGS Pomona
USGS Wymer
WA DNR Yakima
Green Dot Maps (wdfw.wa.gov) - See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment
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)
Trip Reports