Trip
Backpack - Anderson Lakes
Overnight Backpacking Trip for families
Contacts
Olga Kuznetsova
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
- Sat, Aug 17, 2024 — Sun, Aug 18, 2024
- Seattle Youth Outreach Committee
- Backpacking
- Youth
- Easy
- Mileage: 4.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 640 ft
- High Point Elevation: 4,930 ft
- 12 (11 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Anderson and Watson Lake trailhead. Details sent via email closer to date.
Family friendly backpack in North Cascades - Mt. Baker area. Trail involves some elevation but overall relatively short with boardwalk, meadows and stunning view of Mt Baker. Huckleberries in season. Lower Anderson Lake is our destination with a grassy campsite, opportunity for water play, berry picking, kid-friendly boulders for climbing and space to run.
Route/Place
Anderson Lakes, Watson Lakes & Mount Watson
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Green Trails Mount Baker Wilderness Climbing No. 13SX
USGS Bacon Peak - 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