Trip
Backpack - Monogram Lake
This gem of an alpine lake, situated in a cirque beneath the glaciated summit of Little Devil Peak, is ringed by verdant meadows and frequented by resident wildlife. The hike is nearly ten miles round trip and just over 4,500 feet of elevation gain. The lake is located in the North Cascades National Park.
Contacts
- Sun, Jul 10, 2016
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults, Families
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 9.4 mi
- Elevation Gain: 4,470 ft
- 6 (6 capacity)
- 2 (2 capacity)
- Fri, Jul 1, 2016 at 4:40 PM
- Fri, Jul 8, 2016 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
There is a possibility that the permits for the lake my be taken and we will switch locations. We will take it easy getting up there as there is no rush. We can take as many breaks as we all want.
Bear Canisters are required. They can be signed out for free from Ranger station. You do not need a forest or national park pass.
Marblemount Ranger Station - 1000am.
Address: 7280 Ranger Station Rd, Marblemount, Wa 98267.
We will then drive Drive the Cascade River Road, 7 mi from Marblemount to the Lookout Mountain Trailhead.
Lookout Mountain & Monogram Lake
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Green Trails Marblemount No. 47
Trails Illustrated North Cascades National Park
USGS Big Devil Peak - 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
- Cooking pot/pan with plate and utensils
- Toilet paper and shovel or blue bag to deal with waste
- Bug Spray :)