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Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 1 Hike - Granite Lakes via Granite Creek
CHS hike led at a CHS 1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph)
- Sat, Jun 22, 2024
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 9.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,300 ft
- 1 (8 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Plan for an early start, meeting at the trailhead no later than 7 am. Carpooling is encouraged.
You can find a hike description here: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/granite-creek-road-trail
We will travel at a CHS 1 pace (1.5-2 mp average), taking breaks as needed. Plan to stop at the lake for a longer break.
After the hike, those interested can join together for a meal at the Gaslamp in Issaquah: https://www.gaslampbarandgrill.com/
I highly recommend the Cobb salad!
Will send more information out with the "hello hiker" email a few days before.
Granite Creek Trail
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USGS Bandera
Green Trails Middle Fork Snoqualmie No. 174SX
Green Trails Bandera No. 206 - 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)