Trip
Backpack - Crystal Lakes to Chinook Pass
This is a three day backpack from Chinook Pass to Upper Crystal Lake.
Contacts
Monty Pratt
Primary Leader
- Fri, Aug 16, 2024 — Sun, Aug 18, 2024
- Olympia Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 6.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,300 ft
- FULL, 5 on waitlist (3 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
An email with this information will be sent to the registered participants.
This is a moderate backpack to an alpine lake with good views of Mt. Rainier. On the first day, we will stop at the White River WIC to get the walkup wilderness permit, and then park the cars and start at the Chinook Pass trailhead, hike over Sourdough pass, and camp at Upper Crystal Lake. The second day we will do a day hike in the surrounding area in the morning and enjoy the lake in the afternoon. The third day we will break camp and hike back to the Chinook Pass trailhead.
Route/Place
Crystal Lakes (Mount Rainier)
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Trails Illustrated Mount Rainier National Park
Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX - 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
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