Trip
Backpack - Pete & Spectacle Lakes
Family backpacking trip to Pete Lake. Easy hike though the forest and camp mountain views. This trip has priority registration for Backpacking with Kids 2025 participants until June 22 and then will be available to any family (adult with a child).
Contacts
Alina Kremnova
Primary Leader
- Sun, Jul 6, 2025 — Mon, Jul 7, 2025
- Foothills Backpacking Committee
- Family, Backpacking
- Families
- Moderate
- Casual
- Mileage: 9.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 400 ft
- 5 (9 capacity)
- FULL (3 capacity)
- Wed, Apr 23, 2025 at 8:00 AM
- Fri, Jul 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
Enjoy a family-friendly backpack to Pete Lake in the Central Cascades! This gentle trail follows the Lemah River through shaded forest to a scenic lakeside campsite perfect for kids. With room to explore, play by the water, and take in mountain views, it’s a great introduction to backpacking for young adventurers and their families.
Meeting Place and Time details will be provided to participants over email.
Route/Place
Pete & Spectacle Lakes
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Green Trails Kachess Lake No. 208
Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass No. 207 - See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
The Ten Essentials plus overnight gear which may include:
- Tent with footprint/ground tarp
- Stove and fuel
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping pad
- Water filter
- Bear canister or extra stuff sack and cord designated for hanging food
- Cooking pot/pan with plate and utensils
- Toilet paper and shovel or blue bag to deal with waste
Trip Reports