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Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 2 Hike - Benchmark Mountain via West Cady Ridge
Benchmark Mountain Loop Hike via North Skykomish River, Pass Creek, PCT and West Cady Ridge trails! A challenging hike with stunning views of the Glacier Peak wilderness. CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-3.0 mph)
- Sat, Aug 17, 2024
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Very Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 17.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 4,450 ft
- High Point Elevation: 5,816 ft
- Pace: 2.0-2.6 mph
- 6 (8 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
TBD
Please note that we may have to change to a different hike. The access road is washed out ~2.5 miles before the trailhead.
Route/Place
Benchmark Mountain via West Cady Ridge
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Green Trails Monte Cristo No. 143
Green Trails Benchmark Mtn No. 144 - 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)
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