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Backpack - Lower Lena Lake

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Backpack - Lower Lena Lake

Preference to Tacoma Branch Introduction to Backpacking Students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers on May 1. Hike 3 miles through moss covered trees to set up camp at Lower Lena Lake. From there, relax and enjoy the views! Option to continue hiking to the more secluded Upper Lena Lake on Saturday and return to camp at Lower Lena. Pack and hike out Sunday 9/10

Contacts

Carolyn Carbajal
Carolyn Carbajal
Primary Leader
  • Easy/Moderate
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,225 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 2,000 ft
  • Pace: 1.5-2

Meeting place and time will be sent to registered participants.

Preference to Tacoma Branch Introduction to Backpacking Students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers on May 1.

This should be a gentle three miles in and three miles out overnight at Lower Lena Lake.  There will be an option to continue hiking to Upper Lena Lake on Saturday.  Since this is a popular destination, and it is the weekend, we will need to get an early start on Saturday September 9 to get tent space at Lower Lena.  Lower Lena is outside of NP boundary, so no hard requirement on bear canister.  Please store food in either bear canister or Ursack.

This will be my first time leading a backpack trip with the Mountaineers.  I have experienced the challenges and rewards of backpacking and want to share my passion for the outdoors! My goal will be for everyone to enjoy their experience and each other's company, as well as to gain confidence backpacking in general.  

The only special consideration would be to expect cooler fall weather-to plan accordingly with layering for warmth and possible precipitation.  

Route/Place

Lena Lake


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  • See full route/place details.
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

To be discussed at lecture for Introduction to Backpacking course students.

The Ten Essentials plus overnight gear which may include:

  • Tent with footprint/ground tarp
  • Stove and fuel and lighter
  • Sleeping bag
  • Sleeping pad
  • Water filter
  • Bear canister or Ursack
  • Cooking pot/pan with plate and utensils, 
  • Toilet paper and shovel or blue bag to deal with waste
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