Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 1 Hike - Grand Valley
The Grand Valley loop trail descends through scenic Badger Valley to the Grand Creek junction before going up to Grand Lake and Moose Lake. From there the trail goes up steep switchbacks to a ridge and back to the trailhead. CHS hike led at a CHS 1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph).
Contacts
Jenifer Brink
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
- Wed, Aug 1, 2018
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Strenuous
- Moderate
- Mileage: 12.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,000 ft
- 1 (7 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
I plan on leaving Tuesday evening to stay overnight in Port Angeles and invite anyone interested to join me.
Trailhead is 40 minutes from Port Angeles, so staying overnight Tuesday recommended.
Route/Place
Grand Valley
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Green Trails Hurricane Ridge/Elwha North No. 134S
USGS Mt Angeles - 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