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CHS 2 Hike - Waptus Lake

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 2 Hike - Waptus Lake

CHS2 hike to pretty Waptus Lake in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.

Contacts

Rachel Jacobs
Rachel Jacobs
Primary Leader
  • Strenuous
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 20.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,500 ft
  • Pace: 2.0-3.0 mph

6:00AM at Tibbetts Park  & Ride in Issaquah.

TBD

Route/Place

Waptus & Spade Lakes and Polallie Ridge


  • Green Trails Stevens Pass No. 176
    Green Trails Kachess Lake No. 208
    Green Trails Alpine Lakes East (Stuart Range) No. 208SX
    Green Trails Alpine Lakes West (Stevens Pass) No. 176S
  • 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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