Trip
Backpack - Goat Lake (Monte Cristo)
This is a great beginning backpacker`s trip to a gorgeous sub-alpine lake with good camping beneath cliffs and waterfalls. Once the site of a mining town, Goat Lake has history and scenic views. The camping area is near the lake outlet at the site of the old mining town hotel.
Contacts
- Sat, Sep 12, 2020 — Sun, Sep 13, 2020
- Foothills Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 10.4 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,400 ft
- FULL, 2 on waitlist (4 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will meet at the trail head at 8:30 am . You need a Northwest Pass or Senior Pass for the trail head. From Granite Falls, follow the Mountain Loop Highway east for 31 miles to Barlow Pass and the end of pavement . Continue for 3.5 miles, turning right onto Forest Road 4080 . Follow FR 4080 for .8 mile to the road end and trail head .
My hiking & leadership style is laid-back; priority will be placed on keeping the group together and traveling at an easygoing pace rather than reaching the destination ASAP . We will have plenty of time to relax and explore around the lake.
We will follow the Mountaineers Covid-19 guidelines on this adventure including wearing a facemask whenever we come within 6 feet of other hikers or one another. We also advise against sharing gear, and everyone should have good supplies of hand sanitizer.
This is a Phase 2 activity.
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