Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 2 Hike - Summerland, Panhandle Gap & Indian Bar
MT. RAINIER CAMPOUT WEEKEND! - SPECTACULAR KEY EXCHANGE HIKE on the Wonderland Trail. Our group will head south from the Fryingpan Creek/Summerland Trailhead while the other group of eight will start from the Box Canyon Trailhead. This is a LONG hike that will take 10-11 hrs. CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-3.0 mph)
Contacts
- Sat, Jul 20, 2024
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Very Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 16.2 mi
- Elevation Gain: 4,500 ft
- Pace: 2.0-3.0 mph
- 1 (6 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Because this is a key exchange hike, carpooling together is required to the trailhead. We'll carpool from La Wis Wis campground, exact departure time TBD but be prepared to start the hike at 6 or 6:30 in anticipation of the long hike. i.e. get to sleep early Friday night!
This is a nice opportunity to experience part of the Wonderland Trail in one day, but expect a long day (previous years the trip took 10-11 hrs.) We will plan on having short breaks every 60-90 minutes and a longer lunch break.
More will be communicated via email to coordinate carpool and gear. Depending on snow condition, microspikes may be necessary. We will also have water filters.
Summerland & Panhandle Gap
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Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX - See full route/place details.
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)