CHS 1 Hike

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 1 Hike - Rainbow & Island Lakes

Mason, Island, & Rainbow Lakes Via Ira Spring Trail. CHS hike led at a CHS 1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph)

  • Moderate/Strenuous
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 11.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,800 ft

Let's plan to be at the Ira Spring Trailhead at 7 a.m. 

Coordinates: 47.42489920322732, -121.5831744119734

Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qcE41LBvJ9sTYiqY7 

Hike description with our planned route can be found here: https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7004829/mason-island-rainbow-lakes

Route/Place

Ira Spring & Putrid Pete's Peak Trails



  • Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass Gateway No. 207S

    USGS Bandera

    Green Trails Bandera No. 206
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Ten Essential Systems

  1. Navigation (map & compass)
  2. Sun protection (sunglasses & sunscreen)
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
  5. First-aid supplies
  6. Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candle)
  7. Repair kit and tools
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter (tent/plastic tube tent/garbage bag)
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