Trip
Backpack - Baker Lake
Easier 3 day backpack Memorial weekend starting at the north end of Baker Lake and hiking the total east side. Saturday hike 5 miles to Noisy Creek camp, Sunday 6 miles to Maple Grove camp, Monday 4 miles to exit trailhead and our shuttle car. Excellent camping, old growth forest, and views of Mts. Baker and Shuksan. Fifteen miles RT, 1000 feet elev gain. While this trip is open to all Mountaineers, it is geared toward B3 students to provide extra skills practice and coaching. As of 5/21 this trip is now open to all for sign-up!
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.
Contacts
- Sat, May 26, 2018 — Mon, May 28, 2018
- Foothills Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 21.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,400 ft
- Pace: 1-1.5 mph
- 3 (8 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
TBD.
Easy route and pace. We’ll arrange carpools and share tents and stoves to reduce weight. Begin Saturday morning and return late Monday afternoon; bring 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 2 dinners. Assume it will rain so bring rain gear top and bottom and a good attitude!
Baker Lake
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Green Trails Mt Shuksan No. 14
Green Trails Mount Baker Wilderness Climbing No. 13S - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
The Ten Essentials, plus overnight gear as specified by the trip leader