Trip
Backpack - Lake Dorothy
A backpack adventure for families ages 5 and above. Bring your swimwear to splash in the lakes!
- Fri, Jul 27, 2018 — Sun, Jul 29, 2018
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Backpacking
- Families
- Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 3.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 800 ft
- 4 (9 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Family groups meet at the trailhead by 10am on Friday. Be sure to have a Northwest Forest Pass.
This BackPack is geared for families with school-aged children. We will plan to set up camp the first night at Lake Dorothy. The second day, optional day hike to Bear Lake. Leave by 9 am on Sunday morning.
Lake Dorothy
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Green Trails Skykomish No. 175
USGS Skykomish
Green Trails Alpine Lakes West (Stevens Pass) No. 176S - See full route/place details.
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