Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 1 Hike - Deception Creek
CHS hike led at a CHS 1 pace (1.75-2.25 mph)
Contacts
- Sat, Jun 17, 2017
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 9.65 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,800 ft
- FULL (11 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Bothell Park and Ride, 10303 Woodinville Drive, Bothell, WA @ 7 AM. Look out for a silver Impreza hatchback with the hatch up.
There are conflicting reports on whether this is a 9.1, 10, or 11 mile hike. I will post this as a 10-mile hike but please be prepared for an 11-mile hike, just in case.
As described on the Hike of the Week website (dated 9/10/10): "One of the finest ancient forest hikes within the entire Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Deception Creek is also one of the least hiked trails in that wilderness. Passed over by hikers preferring mountain summits and alpine lakes, this trail is perfect for those who enjoy solitude, quiet contemplation and big old trees—and of course a gorgeous cascading mountain creek as well!"
Deception Creek
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Green Trails Alpine Lakes West (Stevens Pass) No. 176S
Green Trails Stevens Pass No. 176 - 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)