Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 2 Hike - Crystal Mountain Loop
This loop hike starts at the Crystal Mountain ski resort area and will take us on several scenic trails, including parts of the PCT.
Contacts
Ann Richardson
Primary Leader
- Sun, Jul 28, 2024
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 12.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,900 ft
- Pace: 2.0-2.5 mph
- FULL, 1 on waitlist (8 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will meet at the Maple Valley Park & Ride at 6:00 a.m. https://goo.gl/maps/3NKvLV6rvXXthfj97
More information will be in the Hello Hiker email for those who want to drive directly to the trailhead.
This loop hike will put together several trails and will include parts of these two hikes described by WTA: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/crystal-mountain and https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/pickhandle-gap-loop
Route/Place
Crystal Mountain Loop
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Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
Green Trails Bumping Lake No. 271 - 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