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CHS Tacoma July Hikes

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS Tacoma July Hikes - Sourdough Gap: Chinook Pass to Crystal Lakes

Trip will initially open to Tacoma Branch Conditioning Hiking Students. Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers, based on availability, 7-10 days prior to date of the hike.

Contacts

Megan Hartness
Megan Hartness
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 8.25 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,880 ft
  • Pace: 1.5-2 mph

Meeting location information will be sent to registered participants.

Join us for a hike to  two lakes; Sheep Lake and Upper Crystal Lake.  Sheep Lake is one of the lakes on the Tacoma Branch Mt. Rainier Perimeter Lakes Badge.   Upper Crystal Lake is one of the lakes on the Tacoma Branch Mt. Rainier Lakes Badge. 

Trip will initially open to Tacoma Branch Conditioning Hiking Students.  Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers, based on availability, 7-10 days prior to date of the hike.

Route/Place

Sourdough Gap


  • Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
    Green Trails Bumping Lake No. 271
    Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
  • See full route/place details.
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

  1. Navigation
  2. Sun protection
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination
  5. First aid supplies
  6. Fire
  7. Repair kit and tools, including knife
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter
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