CHS 2 Hike - Monte Cristo, Glacier Basin, Silver Lake & Twin Lakes

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 2 Hike - Monte Cristo, Glacier Basin, Silver Lake & Twin Lakes

A hike to Silver Lake and Twin Lakes. Details here https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/twin-lakes-monte-cristo. This is a CHS2 Graduation hike led at a pace of 2.0-3.0 mph.

  • Very Strenuous
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 18.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 4,300 ft
  • Pace: 2.0-3.0 mph

Ash Way Park & Ride in Lynnwood, 6:00am.

Route/Place

Monte Cristo, Glacier Basin, Silver Lake & Twin Lakes



  • Green Trails Monte Cristo No. 143

    Green Trails Sloan Peak No. 111

    Green Trails Mountain Loop Highway No. 111SX
  • See full route/place details.
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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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