
Trip
Backpack - Dorothy, Bear & Deer Lakes
Waterfalls, lakes and autumn solitude
- 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.
- Fri, Oct 26, 2018 — Sat, Oct 27, 2018
- Seattle Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Moderate/Strenuous
- Moderate
- Mileage: 11.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,800 ft
- High Point Elevation: 3,800 ft
- Pace: 2-2.5 mph
- 4 (4 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
7:30 AM Monroe Park and Ride
Moderate lower elevation trip with four lovely lakes. We will access the lakes from the North (via Hwy 2). Should be an easy-going trip. Plan to camp at Bear Lake and then head further up the trail to check out Snoqualmie Lake. This trip is weather dependent. Participants need to be aware that there will be 12 hours of darkness and likely sub-freezing temperatures at night with likely some rain or possibly snow. Microspikes may be required if trail conditions advise. If weather looks rainy or group prefers, we may switch to an East of the Mountains trip--likely Nason Ridge, with one night at Merrit Lake
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
- microspikes may be required if conditions warrant
- extra warm clothes, gloves and hat
- full rain gear and pack cover