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Gothic Basin

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Backpack - Foggy Lake (Gothic Basin)

This is a strenuous one night backpack trip to Foggy Lake. This trail follows the Sauk River for a mile before turning steeply up. With 9 miles round trip and 2,840 feet of elevation gain, this trail is not for the faint of heart. However, the views are worth the climb to a pristine alpine basin dotted with tarns, streams, lakes, and meadows all set in the shadows of Gothic Peak and Del Campo.

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Bekah Schuring
Bekah Schuring
Primary Leader
  • Strenuous
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 12.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,145 ft
  • Pace: 1.5

Despite the elevation gain and difficulty of this trip, the views will be worth it!

From the trailhead, the hike will be about 4.5 miles in with about 3,000 feet of elevation gain. We will keep the pace manageable at about 1.5mph. This is a popular and busy trail, so start time will be early, and carpooling and possible tent sharing encouraged. 

*a Northwest Forest Pass is required at the trailhead*

Here is a link of the planned route (subject to change based on weather/snow conditions):

https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=15.0/-121.4683/47.9816&layer=GaiaTopoRasterFeet

Leader Permission is Required:

*Please email leader with your experience of the following:

- have backpacking experience (within the last 2 years)

-pack size and weight

-comfort level of carrying a pack for 1,000 feet of elevation gain per mile and over rocky terrain (similar to hiking Mailbox Peak)

There will be more details to come closer to the trip.

We will have a great time and I am looking forward to being with you all!

Bekah

To be determined.

Route/Place

Gothic Basin


  • Green Trails Mountain Loop Highway No. 111SX
    Green Trails Sloan Peak No. 111
    Green Trails Monte Cristo No. 143
    USGS Sloan Peak
    USGS Monte Cristo
  • See full route/place details.
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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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