Trip
Backpack - Cathedral Lakes
Epic 8-day journey on the Boundary Trail from Iron Gate TH to Billy Goat TH. Golden Larches, Azure Lakes, Stunning Peaks, Solitude and Amazing Side-Trips.
- Fri, Oct 1, 2021 — Fri, Oct 8, 2021
- Seattle Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Very Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 75.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 18,000 ft
- High Point Elevation: 8,300 ft
- Pace: 1.5-2.0
- FULL (5 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at Billy Goat TH Friday Morning, then carpool shuttle to Iron Gate TH--a long multi--hour drive. Northwest Forest Pass or America the Beautiful Pass Required. Carpooling from the Seattle area may be available. More information closer to trip.
Covid-19 This trip is open only to folks that are fully vaccinated for Covid-19. Proof of such will be required.
Required Equipment
The Ten Essentials plus overnight gear which may include:
- Tent with footprint/ground tarp
- Stove and fuel for 8 days
- Food for 8 days
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping pad
- Water filter
- Bear canister or Ursack
- Cooking pot/pan with plate and utensils
- Toilet paper and shovel or blue bag to deal with waste
- Likely Microspikes
- Warm clothes, plus a complete extra set of clothes
- Full rain gear, including a pack-cover