
Trip
Backpack - Lower Tuscohatchie Lake
We’ll take the Pratt Lake trail to a highpoint at 4200 feet. We’ll then descend to Pratt Lake and continue for another .6 miles to Lower Tuscohatchie Lake, which is very scenic with attractive camping spots. That’s 6 miles. On Saturday we’ll do side-trips to the even more scenic Melakwa Lake and probably Pratt Lake (a bonus 6 miles total total).
- Info
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- Fri, Jul 7, 2017 — Sun, Jul 9, 2017
- Foothills Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Easy/Moderate
- For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
- Mileage: 11.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,300 ft
- 8 (8 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
10:00 AM at the Issaquah Transit Center on the south side, 1050 17th Ave NW, Issaquah. Look for a reddish Jeep Wrangler.
If Tuscohatchie campsites are full, we’ll camp at Pratt Lake, but that’s unlikely. The leader is a navigation committee member so navigation discussions and exercises can be done if anyone is interested
Pratt Lake Trail
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Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass Gateway No. 207S
USGS Bandera
USGS Snoqualmie Pass - 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