Trip
Backpack - Greenwater, Echo & Lost Lakes
An easy trip out and up into a nice lake, great views!
- Sat, Jun 15, 2019 — Sun, Jun 16, 2019
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Easy, Moderate
- Easy
- Mileage: 11.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,550 ft
- Pace: easy but intentional
- FULL, 1 on waitlist (5 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will meet at the Puyallup/South Hill Park N Ride, Hwy 512 and 94th street, (north of the freeway), at 7:30 AM to carpool. Northwest Forest Service permit may be required to park overnight at Chinook Pass.
An easy way to get out overnight, to a popular overnight camping spot. There may be lingering snow still on the ground, so bring appropriate ground protection. This may also be a good time to try out new equipment. We may explore the PCT and Sourdough Gap area.
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