Trip
Backpack - Lake Stuart
The Enchantments in larch season. Two nights camping at Lake Stuart with a hike to Horseshoe Lake planned for the second day.
Contacts
- Wed, Oct 9, 2019 — Fri, Oct 11, 2019
- Foothills Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Strenuous
- Moderate
- Mileage: 16.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,928 ft
- Pace: 2 mph
- FULL (4 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
The meeting place will be determined after I know where everyone is coming from.
This should be prime larch time and so a great trip weather permitting. The trail beyond Lake Stuart to Horseshoe Lake is reported as challenging. Participants should be comfortable with difficult terrain and route finding. Please everyone, including friends, apply for leader permission. I have a short questionnaire and want to be fair about reviewing applications in the order received. You may ask for permission before registration officially opens. Expect to share the cost of the permit and gas.
Lake Stuart
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USGS Enchantment Lakes
Green Trails Enchantment Lakes No. 209S - 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