Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 1 Hike - Surprise Lake & Mountain
Two alpine lakes, fall colors, old growth forest and views of Mount Daniel. Where else to spend a fall day hiking? CHS hike led at a CHS 1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph)
Contacts
Robert Swann
Primary Leader
- Fri, Sep 27, 2024
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Strenuous
- Moderate
- Mileage: 15.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 4,100 ft
- High Point Elevation: 6,330 ft
- 4 (6 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at 7:00 AM at Brickyard Park and Ride in Bothell: 15530 Juanita Woodinville Way NE.
This is a long but enjoyable hike near Stevens Pass. We'll touch parts of the PCT, skirt along Glacier and Surprise Lakes then ascend to Surprise Gap and finally to the summit of Surprise Mountain with its great views of Mt Daniel and the surrounding area. In past years by late September there have been awesome fall colors near the summit.
Route/Place
Surprise Lake & Mountain
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Green Trails Alpine Lakes West (Stevens Pass) No. 176S
USGS Scenic - 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