Trip
Backpack - Goat Lake (Monte Cristo)
This is fun, moderate backpack (10 miles, 1280' gain) offering an easy approach to a scenic alpine lake with waterfalls along the way. PERFECT FOR B3 STUDENTS!!
- Info
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Contacts
Lorelei Felchlin
Primary Leader
- Mon, Aug 8, 2016 — Tue, Aug 9, 2016
- Foothills Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Singles, 20-30 Somethings, Retired Rovers, Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 10.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,280 ft
- 12 (12 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
7 am at the Tibbets Park & Ride, Issaquah
On Monday, the hike to Goat Lake starts a mile off the Mountain Loop road between Barlow Pass and Darrington. We will set up camp at Goat Lake for the night. On Tuesday, we will hike back out.
Route/Place
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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