Backpack - Kaleetan Lake

This will be a rewarding but tough – and cold – hike covering 20 miles with 5,100 ft in elevation gain. On Friday, we will hike about 7 miles from the Pratt Lake Trailhead to camp along Lower Tuscohatchie Lake. On Saturday, we will hike 3 miles to Windy Lake, and either camp there or hike 4 miles back (7 total for the day) to Pratt Lake. Sunday will involve hiking 10 or 6 miles back to the trailhead. This is not for speed-hikers; although we will have a fair amount of ground to cover but we will also allow some opportunities for photography, with an average pace of 1-2 mph.

There will not be significant route challenges but we will have stream crossings and potentially find a little snow at our highest elevations. No special equipment will be required other than cold weather clothing and very water-proof boots. Tent and stove sharing will be optional.

This is a dog-friendly trip.

You can check the weather forecast at http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-121.50276595306383&lat=47.460185797968535#.Wcx409EkrIU.

We will meet early Friday morning. The location will depend on where everyone is coming from. All drivers will need a Northwest Forest Pass.